1326 St Lawrence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 4-unit, 2-story building at 1326 St. Lawrence Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Daljitt Somai and constructed in 1930, has experienced several notable issues over recent years.

Most concerning is a recent heat/hot water complaint from January 2025 affecting the entire building, which HPD was unable to investigate due to lack of access. This follows a similar pattern, as the building has had recurring heat-related complaints, with HPD documentation showing an emergency response to an entire building heat/hot water issue in January 2025. The building has also faced pest-related challenges, with a 2021 unsanitary condition complaint regarding pests being filed, though no violations were issued following investigation.

Of particular note are four Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent bedbug reports from December 2024 show no infested units, suggesting compliance with eradication protocols. Additionally, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with successful clearance on all inspections conducted between 2010 and 2023, indicating effective pest management in this regard. The property has demonstrated some improvements in recent years, as evidenced by the absence of reported bedbug infestations in the most recent two reporting periods (2023-2024 and 2022-2023), though the recurring heat issues and recent access difficulties for HPD inspections remain concerning from a tenant perspective.