1227 St Lawrence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-unit, two-story building at 1227 St. Lawrence Avenue in Soundview, owned by Christine Ali and constructed in 1920, has experienced numerous maintenance and pest-related issues over the past several years, with the most concerning problems occurring in 2023. Most notably, there are currently several open violations from 2023-06-07 affecting Apartment 1, including issues with a broken fire-rated door, defective plaster surfaces in the bathroom, and the need for carbon monoxide detector repairs.

The building has documented ongoing pest problems, with multiple complaints about rodents and roaches in 2023, most recently a rodent-related health violation from September 2023. Water-related issues have also been prevalent, with multiple complaints about leaks and damp spots in 2023, including an emergency mold situation in June 2023. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, with rodent activity noted in multiple inspections between 2021-2023, including three failed inspections in 2023 and various bait applications in previous years. Sanitation issues appear to be a recurring theme, with multiple complaints about pests and sanitary conditions over recent years.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic heating and hot water system problems, including a building-wide issue in October 2022 and apartment-specific concerns in March 2023. The property also has several open Class A and B violations from 2023 related to building systems and safety equipment, including the need to file an annual bedbug report and address various maintenance issues in Apartment 1, ranging from door repairs to addressing a cockroach infestation. While some issues have been resolved through inspections and tenant complaints, many significant violations remain open as of the latest inspection records in 2024. The building's historical data shows a pattern of recurring maintenance and pest control issues that have persisted across multiple years, with the current year (2023-2024) showing particularly high levels of active violations and complaints requiring attention from various city agencies.