517 Underhill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The three-story, two-family house at 517 Underhill Avenue in Clason Point, built in 1960 and currently owned by Jose Acosta, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in early 2024. In February 2024, the property was subject to multiple housing maintenance code violations in the PH apartment, primarily centered around water-related issues affecting both the kitchen and bathroom areas. These violations include problems with plastered surfaces, water leaks, damaged ceilings and walls, a problematic bathtub drain, and evidence of mold (approximately 7 square feet) around the kitchen ceiling and upper cabinets.

Additionally, there were concerning health and safety violations related to pest infestations, specifically roaches and mice, throughout the PH apartment. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of moisture-related issues, with documented water leaks in February 2024. While there was an illegal conversion complaint filed in February 2024 that was investigated in March, no violations were warranted at that time.

On a more positive note, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with the past two annual reporting periods (2023-2024 and 2022-2023) showing no affected or eradicated units. The last documented rodent inspection in October 2010 resulted in a passing grade, though this is significantly dated compared to the more recent maintenance issues. The current status of several violations from February 2024 remains open as of the latest available data, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges that may require attention.