1755 Seward Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The two-story, three-unit building at 1755 Seward Avenue in Clason Point, owned by Dusty Rubaine, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, as of mid-2025, there are active violations regarding building safety and structural integrity, including cracked windows, deteriorated lintels, and masonry issues at various building elevations that require immediate attention from a design professional. Recent service requests indicate continuing electrical and safety concerns, with a lighting issue and a fire escape problem reported in late 2024 that were supposedly corrected but required multiple follow-ups.

The building has a documented history of various maintenance challenges ranging from safety concerns to basic services. Between 2019-2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding electrical systems (lighting, wiring, outlets), safety (fire escape), and basic amenities (heat/hot water). Notably, there have been recurring issues with bedbug reporting requirements between 2019-2024 that remain open as of 2025, and a 2024 indoor air quality complaint regarding chemical odors.

The property has also faced structural maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple rodent control inspections showing failed results between 2010-2018, though some recent inspections have shown improved compliance. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of recurring issues, with HPD and other city agencies often finding no violations upon inspection, though multiple emergency complaints have been logged. Regular monitoring and inspections indicate some attention to these issues, but the persistence of bedbug reporting violations and recent structural concerns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has shown some responsiveness to complaints, with many issues being reported as corrected, though this has often required multiple service requests to confirm resolution.