1313 West Farms Road, Bronx, NY 10459

The 2-story, 4-unit building at 1313 West Farms Road, owned by Idline Augustin and constructed in 1931 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced recurring issues with heat, hot water, and pest infestations over recent years. Most notably, in late 2024 through early 2025, there were multiple service requests related to electrical issues, mold, and pest problems, all of which HPD was unable to inspect, along with a separate heat/hot water issue that was reportedly resolved. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with significant incidents in 2023, 2024, and earlier in 2021 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Unsanitary conditions relating to pests were reported in 2020, 2024, and most recently in December 2024, where HPD again was unable to conduct inspections. The property has faced several compliance challenges, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting between 2019-2022, suggesting inconsistent documentation or reporting practices. In 2021, there were serious violations related to the possible conversion of the building into an illegal multiple dwelling, with multiple citations issued to respondent David Santana, though these appear to have been resolved without incurred penalties.

The building's rodent inspection history shows some concerning patterns, with "Rat Activity" noted in 2018 and 2022, though earlier inspections between 2015-2018 generally passed. The most recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate no active infestations during those reporting periods. While the building's records show ongoing maintenance issues, it is important to note that many of the recent complaints have been unresolved due to HPD's inability to complete inspections, as evidenced by multiple closed cases marked with inspection attempts that were not finalized.