1159B St Lawrence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 3-story residential building at 1159B St Lawrence Avenue in Soundview, owned by Ifjal Ahmed, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since its construction in 2006. Most recently, in June 2024, there was an electrical lighting problem documented by HPD, which resulted in violations being issued and subsequently resolved by August 2024. Between 2021 and 2023, the property faced multiple recurring issues with bedbugs, as evidenced by consistent infestation reports showing all three units affected, though all units were reported as eradicated each time.

The building has also experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly in November 2021, when multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (including mold and pests), flooring issues, and heating problems. While some of these complaints resulted in violations, many were closed due to inspector's inability to gain access for verification. The property has maintained regular rodent inspection protocols, with activity noted in July 2022 and bait applied, while previous inspections in 2013 and 2010 passed without issues.

The building's history includes two concerning complaints regarding potential illegal conversion or unpermitted work in September 2021, though access was denied in both instances and these complaints were ultimately closed. There have been instances of Building Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements (2021-2022), but these were resolved. Overall, while the building has maintained structural integrity since its 2006 construction, it has experienced ongoing challenges with pest management (both bedbugs and rodents), sporadic electrical issues, and periods of unsanitary conditions requiring intervention from housing authorities.