1043 Virginia Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

This two-family residence at 1043 Virginia Avenue in the Unionport neighborhood, owned by Mark Hawkins, has experienced several notable maintenance and health-related issues since 2010. Most recently, in December 2023, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified rodent-related violations, following an initial rat activity inspection in January 2024, though a subsequent compliance inspection in March 2024 showed passing results.

The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with emergency complaints filed in November 2018 and February 2019 regarding inadequate heat and hot water, though in both instances, access issues hindered thorough inspections. A complaint about potential illegal conversion was filed in February 2020, but inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts in April 2020. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections over the years, with varying results between 2010 and 2024.

While there have been several "passed" inspections, there were also instances of failure for "Other Reasons" in 2012 and 2015. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and its history of both heating system issues and rodent problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though the most recent rodent inspection (March 2024) indicates some improvement in compliance with health standards. The repeated heating system complaints in 2018-2019 and the illegal conversion complaint in 2020 (which remains unresolved in the records) are notable concerns, though it's worth mentioning that the heat and hot water issues were reportedly resolved according to HPD documentation in 2019.