1165 Pugsley Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Located in Unionport, 1165 Pugsley Avenue is a 5-story, 32-unit residential building constructed in 1926 and owned by Michael Besen. The building has faced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related issues and mold. In 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about water leaks, heavy flow problems, and mold, resulting in violations requiring corrective action by the property owner. Similar issues were documented throughout 2024, with several instances of unsanitary mold conditions recorded between March and November.
The building has also experienced structural concerns, as evidenced by two "Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected" complaints in 2024, which resulted in Oath Violations. The Department of Buildings issued violations in 2024 related to exterior masonry issues, with active violations concerning horizontal cracks and misalignment above third and fifth-floor windows at the rear of the building, carrying a penalty of $6,250. Additionally, there are historical concerns about the building's fire escape system, shown by a violation in 2024 regarding a defective second metal tread on the front fire escape. The property's inspection and violation history reveals a pattern of water-related problems and mold growth, affecting various apartments including E1 (notable for multiple violations in 2024 regarding mold, water leaks, and other maintenance issues).
Structural maintenance has also been a concern, with various ECB violations documented in 2024 related to the building's exterior condition. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported cases between 2019 and 2024. The property has also passed recent rodent inspections, with compliance confirmed in 2013 and 2011, though an initial inspection in 2011 resulted in a failure for other reasons. These ongoing maintenance challenges suggest a need for continued monitoring of the building's upkeep and repair response times.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 32 |
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Year built | 1926 |
Total area | 26655 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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