1495 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1495 Westchester Avenue is a 5-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by David Yeroshalmi. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being heat/hot water problems, unsanitary conditions including pest infestations, and water-related issues. Most notably, there have been three heat/hot water complaints in the past two years (most recently in November 2023), persistent pest problems throughout 2022-2023, and multiple maintenance violations in 2023 related to lead paint hazards, water leaks, and plaster repairs in Apartment 6.

Rodent activity has been documented consistently over the past two years, with bait applications and inspections showing ongoing infestations. The building has a history of structural and maintenance concerns, including several violations related to building envelope defects documented in 2018-2019, such as vertical and horizontal cracks in the brick walls and parapet. Multiple illegal conversion complaints have been filed between 2018-2022, though access was denied during inspections.

Environmental Control Board violations in 2018 resulted in monetary penalties for failure to maintain building walls, with fines totaling $3,063. The property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations according to the mandatory reporting requirements from 2020 to present. Recent lead paint and maintenance violations from 2023 were certified corrected between March and May 2024, though ongoing rodent activity suggests continued challenges with building maintenance and sanitation.