1051 Manor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-story, four-unit tenement at 1051 Manor Avenue in Soundview, owned by Shantaram Rai, has experienced recurring maintenance issues between 2024-2025, with the most significant concerns revolving around heat and hot water systems. Between March 2024 and March 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water instability, with several instances where HPD unable to gain access to apartments for inspection. Other notable issues include recurring pest problems, with three complaints recorded in 2025 alone, though inspections found no violations.

The building also faced a period of electrical concerns in early 2024, particularly in March when lighting issues resulted in violations being issued. A comprehensive inspection in June 2024 revealed several safety and maintenance deficiencies, leading to multiple violations that required attention to building systems and safety notices. These included problems with public hall lighting, missing carbon monoxide detector requirements, and various safety notice requirements.

A lead paint violation was issued in December 2024 for the ceiling in 2R, though this was certified as corrected in January 2025. The building has maintained a clean record with regard to bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in recent years (most recent report from April 2025 shows zero units affected), and regular rodent inspections have consistently passed from 2016 to 2025, indicating effective pest management. While there have been numerous service requests and maintenance issues, the building's management has generally responded to complaints, though access issues have sometimes hindered inspections and resolution verification.