1526 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The five-story, 24-unit building at 1526 Beach Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Jorge Ruiz, has experienced several maintenance and habitability issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being related to unsanitary conditions and building systems. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a mold-related complaint, and prior to that, between December 2024 and March 2025, there were multiple complaints about pests, along with issues concerning walls and heating/hot water systems.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2024, particularly affecting Apartment 19, where multiple housing code violations were identified regarding plumbing, water damage, mold, and various fixture repairs, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building has also undergone several rodent inspections between 2016 and 2022, with most recent passes indicating improved pest control measures, and there have been consistent bedbug inspections between 2019 and 2024, all showing zero active infestations during the last five reporting periods. The property has a mixed history of maintenance challenges, with unsanitary conditions being a recurring theme across multiple HPD complaints.

Although some inspections conducted in September 2024 found no violations regarding various maintenance issues including doors, windows, walls, and flooring, the inability of inspectors to gain access for several other complaints raises some concerns about complaint resolution processes. The building's age (constructed in 1927) and classification as a New Law tenement are consistent with its history of requiring ongoing maintenance, particularly regarding heating systems and periodic updates to address various housing code requirements. While the absence of recent bedbug reports and improved rodent inspection results suggest some progress in pest management, the recurring nature of mold and pest complaints in recent years indicates that some maintenance challenges persist.