1344 Taylor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1344 Taylor Avenue is a 2-unit, 2-story residential building in Parkchester, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Guo Chao Liao. The property has undergone significant regulatory scrutiny in recent years, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with similar violations recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024 for failing to file annual reports as required under Housing Maintenance Code. More notably, between 2019 and 2020, there were multiple complaints and violations related to illegal conversion of the building, with evidence showing unauthorized construction work in the basement including full-height partition walls, bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen installations that converted the building from 3 to 4 family status.

These illegal alterations resulted in Environmental Control Board violations, though penalties were ultimately resolved. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with bedbug reports for the last five filing periods (2021-2025) indicating no infestations. Rodent inspections have generally passed, with the most recent inspection in May 2023 showing compliance.

The property also appears to have maintained basic safety standards, with only one failure noted in January 2011 for "Other Reasons," and a rat activity report from December 2010. The owner has made efforts to address the illegal conversion issues, obtaining a permit in February 2020 (Job #220723091) for work-related to rear yard modifications, though the associated violation from March 2020 noted construction not conforming to approved documents regarding concrete steps. While the building has had its share of violations and complaints, recent records suggest improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and regular maintenance of building systems.