431 St Lawrence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The three-story, three-unit building at 431 St. Lawrence Avenue in Clason Point, owned by Kabir Hossain and built in 1975, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly affecting its third-floor unit. Most recent complaints from February 2023 included water leaks (damp spots), gas problems, electrical concerns (lighting), and flooring issues, though city inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building has an established history of pest problems, with violations documented in late 2022 and 2023 for rodent and roach infestations in the third-floor apartment, along with multiple repair issues including a broken kitchen cabinet, defective electrical outlets, and problems with the bell system. Earlier complaints demonstrate persistent concerns about the building's infrastructure, including three separate reports of electrical wiring issues in 2022-2023, and gas-related problems. The property has faced several regulatory challenges, including multiple attempted inspections for suspected illegal conversions and concerns about electrical safety in late 2022, though inspectors were typically unable to gain access.

Significant violations were recorded in 2022 regarding electrical systems in apartment 3, with two Environmental Control Board violations totaling $1,025 in fines related to non-operable devices, light fixtures, inoperable bathroom equipment, and missing cover plates. A 2018 violation noted unpermitted construction work in the cellar area, including full-height partitions, new rooms, and bathroom fixtures. The building's systems have undergone various inspections and complaint investigations, with the majority of violations being classified as resolved, though the recurrent nature of similar complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Interestingly, despite the various pest-related issues documented, the building's most recent Bedbug Report for 2021-2022 indicated no bedbug infestations during that period.