1740 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 1740 Westchester Avenue in Soundview, owned by Ifjal Ahmed, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 2006. Most recently, in December 2024, there was a power outage that warranted an HPD inspection, though no housing law violations were found.

In late 2023, there was a heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building, but inspectors were unable to access the premises for verification. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent filings in 2024 indicating all units were affected, though they were subsequently eradicated. The property has also faced rodent issues, with multiple inspections conducted between 2019-2022 showing varying degrees of rat activity, though these were typically addressed with bait application.

In addition to these recurring pest and maintenance issues, there was an unsanitary condition violation related to garbage/recycling storage in 2021, and the building's record shows regular requirements to file annual bedbug reports, as documented in violations from 2021-2023. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has conducted several inspections over the years, including a 2021 inspection that resulted in violations, though most recent complaints have shown either no violations or closed without findings. The building's property maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both pest control and basic utilities, though recent years have shown some improvements in inspection outcomes.