259 East 235th Street, Bronx, NY 10470

The two-story, five-unit building at 259 East 235th Street in Woodlawn, owned by John Oshea, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in early 2023, the building faced multiple electrical problems, including a power outage and inadequate lighting, with violations issued regarding the electric service supply to fixtures and receptacles in Apartment C. In January 2024, there was a window-related issue that HPD could not inspect upon complaint.

The building has a documented history of rodent presence, with multiple rat sighting complaints in June 2020, though these were not substantiated by inspections. Between 2020-2021, there were several rodent control efforts with bait application, and all recent rodent inspections (2023 and 2021) showed passing results. Encouragingly for current residents, the building has maintained a clear record regarding bedbugs, with no infestations reported in the past seven years (2019-2025) according to the mandatory bedbug reporting system.

Additionally, a COVID-19 Executive Order complaint in December 2020 resulted in no violations being found upon inspection. The property has shown some recurring maintenance issues, particularly with electrical systems and windows, but most violations have been addressed, and there has been regular monitoring of pest control measures. Recent inspections suggest improved conditions, as evidenced by passing rodent inspections and the absence of new bedbug reports.