1776 Gleason Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-family house at 1776 Gleason Avenue in Soundview, built in 1925 and currently owned by Pravu Ramlagan, has experienced recurring maintenance and sanitation issues over the past several years. The building has faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, particularly in March 2020, with emergency responses required. A cluster of violations was documented in May 2019, primarily affecting the first-floor apartment, including issues with mold, pests, water leaks, and various structural problems such as plaster and paint defects.

These violations included a significant pest infestation and sanitary concerns for which violations were issued. The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with inspections showing varying results between 2015 and 2022, though the most recent inspections in 2022 and 2020 passed, representing an improvement in pest management. More recent events have shown some improvement, though open violations remain as of the latest available data.

A currently open violation from March 2020 pertains to missing ceramic tiles in the bathroom of the second-floor apartment. The property has also undergone multiple inspections regarding possible illegal conversions, particularly in 2018 and 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access on each attempted visit. While some maintenance issues have been addressed over time, as evidenced by certain complaints being closed, the building's history shows persistent challenges with basic services, sanitation, and building maintenance, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment. The property's age and its documented history of various maintenance issues suggest that while some improvements have been made, systemic building maintenance challenges have persisted over the years.