1205 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 4-story, 9-unit residential building at 1205 Commonwealth Avenue in Soundview, currently owned by Lior Dishi, has experienced several significant issues over recent years, particularly concerning heating systems and maintenance compliance. The property has a documented pattern of heating and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2018 and 2023, affecting either the entire building or individual apartments. More recently, in 2023, several housing maintenance violations were recorded, including a C-class fire damage issue in apartment 5, various plaster and paint deficiencies in apartments 3 and 7, and concerns about an illegal double cylinder lock at the bulkhead door.

The building's management faced scrutiny in 2020-2021 for failing to file required inspection certificates, resulting in multiple Environmental Control Board violations, though these were all ultimately resolved with no penalties owed. Additionally, the property has dealt with rodent control challenges, particularly in 2022 when inspections revealed rat activity, though subsequent inspections showed improvement. There was a notable incident in 2023 involving a defective fire escape ladder that required correction.

The building's recent history shows improved management of bedbug incidents, with no reported infestations in the past four reporting periods from 2021 to 2025. While the building has passed most recent building and fire safety inspections, the pattern of heating system complaints and various maintenance issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property's violation history indicates periods of non-compliance with housing maintenance codes, though most recent violations have been addressed and closed, with the most recent Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023 showing "Close" status in the system.