1184 Evergreen Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 6-story, 48-unit apartment building at 1184 Evergreen Avenue in Soundview, built in 1928 and owned by Mark Engel, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2025. The building has faced multiple water-related problems, including heavy water flow issues recorded in March 2025 that resulted in violations, followed by numerous plumbing emergencies and water supply complaints in June 2025. There have been recurring issues with mold, with multiple complaints and emergency reports in 2025 addressing unsanitary conditions.

The building has a problematic elevator history, with multiple complaints about single device service and related safety concerns between 2019 and 2024, currently including active violations from 2024 regarding defective hoistway doors, inoperative zone lock restrictors, and safety hazards. Significant interior maintenance issues have been documented, particularly in apartments 1E and 2H, with violations issued in late 2024 for rodent infestations (mice and roaches) in 1E, and various maintenance problems in 2H including unsafe electrical wiring, plumbing issues, and mold concerns. The building's overall infrastructure has shown persistent maintenance challenges, including multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025, paint and plaster issues, and various building code violations.

While the building has maintained a regular schedule of pest control and rodent inspections, with most recent inspections passing, there was one failed inspection in 2023. Notably, the property has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no active infestations reported since 2019. The building management has generally addressed violations and complaints when cited, though some active violations remain unresolved as of the latest available data.