1931 Haviland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-story residential building at 1931 Haviland Avenue in Unionport, owned by Imrit Ganaishlal, was constructed in 1930 and originally classified as a three-unit Class A multiple dwelling. However, recent inspections and violations indicate significant unauthorized modifications, including attempts to operate a fourth unit in the cellar space. In March 2024, multiple housing maintenance complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water, flooring, pest issues, doors, and wall conditions, though no violations were issued for these complaints.

The building currently has several active violations from March 2024, including illegal conversion-related issues, with citations regarding unauthorized alterations, increased occupancy claims, and unpermitted cooking and living spaces in the cellar. There is also an outstanding requirement to file bedbug reports as per Housing Maintenance Code regulations. The Department of Buildings conducted multiple illegal conversion inspections in March 2024, but inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises during their final attempts.

Two Environmental Control Board violations from March 2024 are currently active, alleging improper occupancy and conversion of the building from three to four family units, with penalties totaling $3,810. The property has a mix of rodent inspection results from 2010 through 2019, showing some compliance issues in 2018 and 2013, but generally passing inspections during this period. The building's most recent documented service requests and complaints in 2024 primarily concern basic housing maintenance issues, though these were addressed by HPD without resulting in formal violations.