1522 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

This two-family brick house at 1522 Commonwealth Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Victor Nissim, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues, particularly in 2024. The most recent building inspection on August 23, 2024, revealed multiple violations in Apartment 2 on the second floor, including problems with doors (broken or defective doors and missing door knobs), a defective glass pane, and issues with the bathroom bathtub drain. Additionally, there were significant pest control violations noted in the first-floor apartment (1FL) regarding roach and mouse infestations.

The building's safety systems also require attention, with a violation for a missing carbon monoxide detector in Apartment 2. The building has a history of infrastructure and maintenance concerns dating back to 2018-2019, when multiple violations were documented regarding the decorative metal cornice at roof level, which was reported to have disrepair and rust issues. There were also instances of heating issues reported in January 2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these complaints.

More recent inspections in 2022 and 2023 passed initial rodent inspections, and the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations. However, there are two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 related to roof drainage and failure to file a certificate of correction, with penalties totaling $1,562. The property appears to have ongoing maintenance challenges that impact both safety systems and habitability, as evidenced by the recent violations and inspection results.