1134 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 4-unit residential building at 1134 Elder Avenue in Soundview, owned by Brijlall Bhagwant, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. In 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations and mold, along with plumbing problems featuring slow and heavy water leaks.

The building has had recurring issues with water supply problems and flooring/stairstep violations during this period. More recently, as of 2024, there are open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements and self-closing door mechanisms on building entrances, though previous similar violations from 2023 were closed after correction. Notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2021 regarding illegal occupancy conversions, specifically involving an attempt to convert a first-floor apartment into three SRO units with full bathroom and kitchen facilities, which incurred a penalty of $1,280.

Despite these maintenance challenges, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections every year from 2016 through 2025, indicating effective pest control measures. The property, a 2-story New Law tenement built in 1928, has undergone numerous inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with violations often being corrected and closed, though some issues have persisted or re-emerged over time. While the building's age and history show typical urban maintenance challenges, the pattern of violations suggests ongoing oversight and maintenance concerns that residents should be aware of, particularly regarding water-related issues and building entrance security features.