1972 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, three-unit building at 1972 Bathgate Avenue in Tremont, owned by Alfred Basal and constructed in 2008, has experienced recurring maintenance and sanitation issues over the past few years. Most notably, in April 2024, the building faced several significant problems, including mold, plumbing issues, and window frame concerns, all of which resulted in Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations.

These problems seem to be part of an ongoing pattern, as previous complaints from 2022 also indicated various maintenance issues, including problems with paint/plaster surfaces and window frames. The building has had persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections between 2021 and 2025 showing rat activity, though the most recent inspection in February 2025 indicated a passed status. The most pressing current concerns appear to be centered around Apartment 2, where recent violations have been documented regarding ceiling and bathroom conditions, including mold issues and defective plaster surfaces.

The building's maintenance history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency violations, with many complaints resulting in violations requiring corrective actions. For instance, HPD's May 2024 inspection identified multiple issues in Apartment 2, including problems with the bathroom ceiling, bathroom fixtures, window, walls, and doorway, some of which were subsequently certified as corrected while others remain open. The building's most recent rodent inspection in February 2025 showed improvement with a "Passed" status, indicating successful resolution of prior infestation problems, though this follows a history of rat activity documented through multiple inspections between 2021 and 2024.