2357 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 4-unit, 3-story, 1910 building at 2357 Jerome Avenue in University Heights, now owned by Sion Sohayegh, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property has shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 (most recently in July 2025) consistently revealing rat presence, though a compliance inspection passed in July 2025.

While there were systematic bedbug reporting violations from 2021 to 2024, the most recent report for the period November 2022 to October 2023 shows no bedbug infestations. The building has faced several environmental control board violations related to failure to maintain the building, with particularly concerning issues noted in 2021 about rotted floor joists and ceiling conditions, and multiple active violations with penalties ranging from $3,125 to $10,000. The Department of Buildings records indicate ongoing deficiencies in basic maintenance and compliance, including issues related to boiling equipment and various building systems.

Between 2019 and 2021, there were multiple violations regarding failure to maintain the building in a code-compliant manner, including problems with the boiler system and construction work without proper permits. While some violations have been closed and permits issued, the record shows a pattern of delayed compliance with building maintenance requirements. The most recent permit issued in March 2020 was for exterior work, though specific details on the nature of the work are not provided in the records.