1128 Metcalf Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The four-unit, two-story New Law tenement at 1128 Metcalf Avenue in Soundview, built in 1926 and currently owned by Wilma Pino, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations recorded in 2021-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by the Housing Maintenance Code.

The building has also grappled with significant pest control issues, particularly documented in August 2018 when multiple violations were issued for rodent and insect infestations, including specific citations for roaches and mice in apartment 2R. More recent rodent inspections show a mixed record of compliance, with rat activity recorded in early 2023 and 2024, though the most recent inspection in May 2024 resulted in a passed compliance status. The building's maintenance history reveals additional concerns requiring attention.

In August 2018, multiple violations were issued including the need for paint repairs in various areas, though some of these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The property also has open violations related to window guard maintenance, doorway self-closing requirements, and security modifications from August 2018, including issues with peeling paint in kitchen and bathroom areas. While there have been some successful remediation efforts, as evidenced by passed rodent inspections in 2024, the persistence of certain violations and the pattern of pest control issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that have required repeated intervention over the years.