1237 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The three-story, two-family house at 1237 Castle Hill Avenue in Unionport, owned by Michael Difigola, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2018. Recent incidents include a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in November 2022, and an electrical power outage in December 2021, both of which were resolved by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

In 2018, the building faced multiple non-emergency issues including unsanitary conditions with pests, plumbing problems in the bathroom, and flooring concerns, all of which resulted in HPD inspections. Specifically, violations were issued for rodent problems, bathtub/shower issues, and mold in the second-floor bathroom ceiling, while the inspection on flooring/steps found no violations. The building's violation history shows several notable concerns in 2018, including a B-class violation for a carbon monoxide detector issue and encumbrances in the public hall, though these were certified as corrected by November 2018.

There was a rodent inspection in February 2016 which failed, though earlier inspections in 2012 and 2013 had passed. The most recent bedbug report for the property, filed in May 2025, indicates no current or previous infestations during the 2023-2024 reporting period. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018 and during the 2021-2022 period, the majority of historical violations appear to have been addressed, with no recent recurring issues noted between 2022 and 2025.