1746 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1746 Westchester Avenue in Soundview, completed in 2006 and owned by Reth Bou, has experienced recurring pest control challenges, particularly with rodents. Most recently, in September 2024, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documented a rat sighting on the property, with follow-up inspections planned due to identified violations.

The building has been under periodic scrutiny from health and housing authorities, with open Housing Maintenance Code violations from April 2024 related to the required annual bedbug reporting. Annual bedbug reports filed between 2021-2023 indicate that while there were no documented infestations (0 infested dwelling units) during these reporting periods, the property has maintained an ongoing requirement for compliance. Regular inspections throughout the building's history show a concerning pattern of rodent activity, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2024 indicating active rat presence.

Notably, while initial inspections for rodent activity in 2010, 2014, and 2017 resulted in passing grades, every rodent inspection conducted from 2022 onwards (including both initial and compliance inspections) has identified rat activity. The building's management has demonstrated some level of responsiveness to pest control requirements, evidenced by the regular filing of bedbug reports showing eradication of affected units when infestations occurred. However, the frequency of recent rodent activity reports suggests ongoing challenges with pest management in the building.