1776 Lacombe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The property at 1776 Lacombe Avenue, a three-story building in Clason Point owned by Jin Huan Lin, has experienced significant issues related to its occupancy status and maintenance between 2019 and 2025. The building, constructed in 1975 and classified as a two-family house, has been subject to multiple investigations regarding illegal conversions and occupancy status, with Department of Buildings (DOB) violations showing unauthorized conversion from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling. In 2022, serious maintenance issues were documented, including water leaks, heating problems, plumbing issues, and reports of mold, resulting in multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints.

The property has also faced challenges with code compliance, receiving several violations in 2021-2022 for failing to correct previously documented issues, though many were subsequently dismissed. During 2021-2022, the building underwent significant scrutiny concerning its occupancy status and maintenance compliance, with violations indicating unauthorized conversion from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling, particularly affecting the basement apartment. The building experienced substantial maintenance issues in early 2022, including heating system failures and plumbing problems, prompting multiple interventions from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Environmental Control Board violations were issued for work conducted without proper permits and for occupancy beyond the legally approved limit, though these were ultimately resolved with no penalties due. The building's structure was temporarily deemed non-compliant during inspections, though associated vacate orders were later rescinded. Recent activity in 2022-2023 involved permit issuance for plumbing and electrical work, suggesting some ongoing maintenance and repair efforts.