1278 Rosedale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-unit residential building at 1278 Rosedale Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Dorothy Arroyo, has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past decade, with the most recent rodent inspection in May 2023 showing compliance after several interventions. The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections since 2016, with several instances of rat activity noted between 2020 and 2021, though all recent inspections from 2022 onwards have either passed or resulted in bait application without further activity being reported.

The property has faced additional challenges, particularly in late 2018, when multiple complaints were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests and plumbing issues with toilets, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. These complaints triggered emergency and non-emergency responses in the Housing Maintenance Code system, with all associated violations apparently closed by January 2019.

The building's documented history shows a pattern of pest control interventions, with significant attention paid to rodent management through regular inspections and bait applications. While the recent May 2023 inspection marked a compliance milestone, it is worth noting that previous rat activity was recorded through 2021, and two complaints from 2020 specifically mentioned rodent sightings requiring Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) intervention. The property's age (built in 1960) and three-story configuration as a two-family house have presented ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding access for inspections and remediation efforts as indicated in several closed complaints.