1849 Gleason Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1849 Gleason Avenue is a 3-story, 5-unit residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Danilo Ruiz. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple complaints filed in October 2023 alone, including reports of water leaks, paint and plaster damage to walls and ceilings, mold, pests, and door problems. These complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though notably, no violations were issued in these recent inspections.

The building's history reveals recurring pest problems, particularly in Apartment 2F, as evidenced by multiple violations from October 2022 related to mice infestation, along with various maintenance issues including electrical problems, water leaks, and interior damage that all resulted in violations. Two illegal conversion complaints in 2019 regarding unauthorized dwelling occupancy were documented, along with Environmental Control Board violations related to these conversions, though one was ultimately resolved. The property has undergone numerous inspections for rodent activity between 2010 and 2017, with several instances of rat activity recorded, though inspections since 2017 have shown either compliance or passing results.

More recent housing maintenance concerns include heating system problems reported in December 2022, though these were resolved through corrections. As of April 2024, there are still open violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, and multiple violations from the 2022 inspection remain unresolved, including issues with floors, electrical outlets, plaster surfaces, water leaks, and door repairs in Apartment 2F. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with various systems and conditions affecting resident quality of life, though not all complaints have resulted in formal violations.