1728 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The two-family house at 1728 Lafayette Avenue in Clason Point, owned by Shmuel Berman, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in recent months. In early 2025, the property had a mold-related complaint that HPD was unable to fully investigate, and in September 2024, there were rodent-related violations requiring follow-up inspections.

A significant building safety concern emerged in mid-2024, when a violation was recorded regarding the masonry wall separating 1728 Lafayette and 1730 Lafayette, with vertical cracking noted; this violation remains active with a $1,250 penalty as of July 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of sanitary issues, including a sewage problem and electrical outlet concerns reported in May 2021, both of which were initially deemed emergencies.

Interestingly, despite these ongoing issues, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past four reporting periods from 2021 through 2024. While rodent control has been a recurring concern, recent inspections show some improvement, with a compliance pass in December 2024 following a failed inspection in September 2024. The property, built in 1950, is classified as a two-family house and has undergone various inspections and service requests through both HPD and DOHMH agencies, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance follow-up for older buildings in the area.