1968 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 4-unit, 3-story old law tenement building at 1968 Bathgate Avenue in Tremont, owned by Pierre-andre Joseph and built in 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water issues, with a complaint in October 2024 not allowing HPD access for inspection, and emergency plumbing problems involving sinks and toilets in July 2024 that also restricted access for inspection. The building has also faced various unsanitary conditions, including reports of mold and pests, with HPD unable to gain access for inspection during July 2024.

As of October 2024, there are multiple open violations regarding building safety and maintenance requirements, including missing emergency procedure notices, smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and building registration information. These violations, classified as Class A and C, indicate deficiencies in meeting basic safety notification requirements. The building's history shows some attention to pest control, with documented rodent inspections showing rat activity in 2016-2017 and a passing inspection in March 2025.

Bedbug reporting for the periods ending 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 show no infested units. While there have been numerous complaints filed for various maintenance issues, it's notable that many of these complaints were closed without inspection due to lack of access to the units. The building has also required some structural maintenance, as evidenced by two permits issued in July 2018 for exterior work. The most recent HPD inspection in October 2024 resulted in several open violations that may affect resident safety and comfort, though the building had previously passed rodent inspections earlier in 2025.