1042 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-story, converted dwelling at 1042 Elder Avenue in Soundview, owned by Farhana Islam, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2022, with the most recent problems emerging in 2024. Currently, there are open violations for pest infestations in apartments 2 and 3, specifically citing roach and mouse infestations as of March 2024. The building has a documented history of plumbing issues, including recent violations from March 2024 related to inadequate cold water supply, though some earlier plumbing problems from 2022 (involving toilets and bathtubs) were resolved.

The property has gone through recurring pest management efforts, as evidenced by multiple bedbug reports showing consistent infestations across all three units between 2022 and 2025, with each reporting period documenting successful eradication but indicating ongoing treatment requirements. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of various infrastructure concerns, particularly during 2022 when multiple complaints were filed regarding mold, ventilation systems, electrical problems, and sanitation issues. While many of these issues were addressed through HPD inspections, some, like the ventilation system and electrical problems, had inspection access issues.

The property underwent recent inspections with rodent activity being noted in 2022, though subsequent inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025 passed without rodent findings. An investigation into an alleged illegal conversion in 2021 resulted in no access during inspection attempts. The building's maintenance history shows some improvements, with several violations being closed, including issues related to the public hall's ceiling, bathtub repairs, and smoke detector replacements, though the persistence of certain infestation problems suggests ongoing challenges with unit maintenance and pest control.