2147 Chatterton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

2147 Chatterton Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Virgen Torres and located in the Unionport neighborhood. The building has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning were two rodent-related incidents in 2022 (March and May) where both initial and compliance inspections revealed rat activity, following a reported rat sighting in March 2022 that generated Department of Health and Mental Hygiene violations.

The building has also had recurring documentation issues, with three consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations (2021-2023) related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though the most recent 2024 report (covering 2022-2023) shows no infested or re-infested units. An emergency heat/hot water complaint from November 2020 was resolved through HPD intervention, though the building's heating system's reliability during winter months remains a consideration given the timing of this complaint. The building's recent inspection and violation history shows a mix of pass and fail results across various compliance checks, particularly regarding rodent inspections.

Historical records from the past 12 years (2012-2023) indicate multiple instances of the building failing compliance checks for various reasons, though these issues appear to have been addressed in subsequent inspections. While the most recent bedbug reporting period shows no active infestations, the recurring nature of both rodent issues and bedbug report violations suggests ongoing attention to building maintenance and compliance requirements has been necessary. The property has also undergone normal inspection cycles, with various initial and compliance inspections showing mixed results, though most recent violations have been officially closed following necessary corrections.