1046 Manor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

This two-story, four-unit tenement building at 1046 Manor Avenue in Soundview, owned by Romel Seepaul, has a mixed maintenance history since its construction in 1927. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with three documented incidents in January 2021 and one in December 2022 affecting the entire building, though each was resolved shortly thereafter. There have been two separate mold-related complaints in January 2021, one involving the entire building and one affecting a specific apartment, both of which HPD was unable to fully investigate despite responding to the complaints.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges in recent years, including multiple violations related to plumbing, electrical systems, and general upkeep. Notably, three consecutive annual bedbug reports from 2020-2023 showed no infestations or eradication efforts required. The most recent building inspection records from 2023-2025 indicate improved conditions, particularly regarding rodent control, with three consecutive passed inspections since March 2023, following a period of rat activity detection in March 2023.

However, there remains an open Class B violation from November 2020 concerning unsecured kitchen fixtures in Apartment 1, and historical issues with rodent infestations (mice and cockroaches) were documented in November 2019. The building had three emergency complaint investigations in late 2020 and late 2022 regarding various maintenance issues, including door/window problems, faucet leaks, and electrical outlet concerns, though all were closed without violations. While the property has had its share of maintenance challenges, recent rodent inspection results and the absence of new bedbug reports since 2020 suggest some improvements in overall building conditions.