1225 St Lawrence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

Located in Soundview, 1225 St Lawrence Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Rafael Cruz. The building has a complex maintenance history, with several notable issues documented since 2018.

Most concerning are ongoing violations from 2018 related to unauthorized modifications in the 2nd-floor apartment, including suspended ceilings in the public hall and various rooms, as well as multiple maintenance issues such as lighting, window, and floor problems in the kitchen and bathroom areas. While these violations have not been resolved through proper legalization or restoration, they demonstrate a pattern of construction modifications that were not properly documented through the appropriate channels. The building has had regular bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2025, though recent filings (most recently in June 2025) show no confirmed infestations during the reported periods.

This suggests successful management of this particular pest issue, though the repeated violations related to bedbug reporting requirements in 2021-2023 indicate some initial compliance challenges. The property has undergone periodic rodent inspections between 2010 and 2022, with the most recent inspection in May 2022 passing, though it had one failed inspection in February 2019. The building's overall maintenance record shows some improvements in pest management, with no current bedbug issues, but the persistent open violations from 2018 regarding unauthorized alterations and various repair needs suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and building safety.