1037 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-story, four-unit building at 1037 Elder Avenue in Soundview, owned by Celeste Wenegieme and constructed in 1950, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent problems, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 confirming rat activity, and multiple previous inspections between 2022 and 2024 documenting similar findings.

The building has also faced several significant safety concerns, including open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements (2023-2024) and missing emergency inspections certificates (2023), as well as a series of door-related issues with multiple emergency complaints in 2023-2024. More concerning are the violations from late 2022 regarding building security and structural integrity, including problems with entrance locks, missing balusters on the public hall stairs, and various door-related deficiencies that were classified as either Class B or C violations. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing but not fully resolving issues, as evidenced by multiple rounds of inspections with recurring problems.

For example, there have been three separate heating/hot water complaints between late 2022 and 2023, though each was eventually closed when systems were reportedly restored. While many complaints have been closed with inspections showing no violations, the building's record indicates ongoing challenges with maintenance and safety compliance. The most recent documented issues suggest that while some problems are being addressed, others remain open or have returned, particularly regarding pest control and building safety systems.