1495 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-story, 3-unit residential building at 1495 Bruckner Boulevard in Soundview, constructed in 2005 and currently owned by Bryan Larrauri, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past five years. Most notably, in 2023, two open violations were issued regarding an unauthorized Class "A" apartment conversion in the cellar, including illegal cooking facilities and a plumbing setup that lacks proper connections to fixtures.

The building has also faced ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple violations in 2023 for an April inspection of Apartment 2, including water leak issues, broken ceramic floor tiles, and damaged plastered surfaces in the bathroom, though these were certified as corrected by May 2023. Earlier incidents in 2018 and 2019 involved various maintenance complaints including water leaks, paint/plaster issues, and problems with doors/windows, though many of these complaints were closed without inspection access being granted. The property has maintained a relatively good record regarding pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past four years (as per bedbug reporting requirements), and consistent passing results in rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 showing compliance.

Historical data shows some periods of rat activity or failed inspections between 2018-2022, but subsequent inspections have generally shown improved conditions. The building's records also show regular compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings indicating zero infested or re-infested units. Additionally, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2023 relating to occupancy contrary to building records, with a penalty of $2,500, though this appears to be focused on the unauthorized cellar unit conversion.