1996 Gleason Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
The 42-unit, 6-story tenement building at 1996 Gleason Avenue in Unionport, owned by Robert Raphael, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in 2025, there are ongoing investigations regarding pet sales from the residence and construction lead dust affecting both common areas and apartments. The building has a concerning pattern of heating system failures, with emergency heat/hot water complaints recorded in 2021, 2024, and 2025.
Multiple inspections in 2023-2024 revealed persistent issues, particularly in apartment 3C, where there are currently open violations related to water leaks, plaster damage, and pest infestations. Additionally, there were bedbug infestations documented in apartments 3D (2023) and 3C (2024), along with multiple unsanitary conditions involving pests in previous years. The building has a documented history of various maintenance challenges, including issues with doors/windows, sanitation concerns regarding garbage/recycling storage, and problems with interior finishes such as paint and plaster.
While some violations have been resolved, as evidenced by closed complaints, there remains an open violation regarding the building's registration sign that requires attention. The property's rodent inspection history shows variable results, with one rat activity incident recorded in 2013, though subsequent inspections in 2014 and earlier demonstrated compliance. The most recent bedbug reporting for 2023-2024 shows no active infestations, following previous years' reports of two infested units in 2022-2023 and one in 2019-2020, suggesting some progress in pest management despite recurring issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 42 |
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Year built | 1928 |
Total area | 45570 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1996 Gleason Ave, New York, NY 10472
- 1173 Pugsley Ave, New York, NY 10472
- 1175 Pugsley Ave, New York, NY 10472
- 1177 Pugsley Ave, New York, NY 10472
- 1179 Pugsley Ave, New York, NY 10472
- 1181 Pugsley Ave, New York, NY 10472
- 1183 Pugsley Ave, New York, NY 10472
- 1171 Pugsley Ave, New York, NY 10472
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