1987 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The two-family dwelling at 1987 Prospect Avenue in Tremont, constructed in 1994 and currently owned by Md Afzal Ahmed, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, as of July 2025, there have been two rodent activity reports in early 2025, though earlier inspections from 2014-2017 consistently passed rodent inspections. The building has had recurring water-related issues, with heat and hot water problems reported in early 2022 and various plumbing complaints in late 2021, including issues with bathtubs, sinks, and a notable hot water emergency.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in November 2021, particularly affecting Apartment 1, including problems with cabinets, flooring, door frames, and multiple plumbing issues. Some of these violations remain open, particularly those related to plumbing repairs needed in the bathroom. The property has demonstrated an ongoing need for maintenance attention, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints.

In recent bedbug reporting periods (2023-2025), there was one reported infestation in 2025, though previous periods showed no infestations. The building received a violation in February 2022 regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirement. The most recent major building-related complaint prior to 2023 involved drainage issues in April 2021, which was referred to the Department of Environmental Protection. While the building has had various maintenance challenges, it has also undergone inspections that passed standards for several years, indicating attempts at maintaining compliance with housing regulations.