2634 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2634 Decatur Avenue is a two-story, two-unit residential building in Fordham, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Sara Chacon. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues over the years, with the most recent inspections in 2024 (October and August) showing rat activity, following a pattern of infestations that has persisted since at least 2017. The building has also faced significant housing maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018 when multiple violations were recorded, including: - Unlawful use of cellar space for living purposes (B violation).

- Inadequate gas supply to fixtures in Apartment 1 (C violation). - Inadequate heating supply to Apartment 1 (C violation). - Requirements to file plans and obtain certification for previously converted spaces (B violation).

More recent history shows some improvement in pest management, with the building's bedbug reporting showing no infestation cases in the past five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no units reported as infested or requiring eradication since 2020. The building experienced unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage in mid-2021, though no violations were ultimately issued following HPD inspection. Rat activity has been regularly monitored, with initial inspections typically resulting in either confirmation of activity or passing compliance, suggesting ongoing efforts to address the pest control challenges, though with limited long-term success as evidenced by the most recent inspections.