1520 Thieriot Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 54-unit, 6-story residential building at 1520 Thieriot Avenue in Parkchester, built in 1929 and currently owned by Simon Simonlacaj, has experienced recurrent heating and hot water system issues throughout 2025, with seven emergency complaints filed between January and April 2025, though most were resolved promptly, with occupants confirming restoration of services. Recent maintenance concerns include active water leak complaints (as of June 2025), while a December 2024 inspection revealed unsanitary conditions related to mold, resulting in violations.

The building has also encountered several building safety and maintenance issues, most notably in Apartment C3 (3rd floor) which has active Class C violations from 2024-2025 concerning pest infestations (roaches and mice), defective self-closing doors, missing window guards, and carbon monoxide detection system deficiencies. The property has multiple open violations with the Department of Buildings related to failure to file required safety inspections and reports, including external low-pressure inspections (2019-2020) and energy benchmarking reports (2021). While there have been three bedbug reports filed (2022-2024), all indicated zero infested units.

Rodent inspections show a generally positive trend with most recent inspections passing, though a rat activity report was noted in 2017. Historical complaints show attention to building conditions, with issues including elevator service (2018) and exterior lighting (2024) being investigated and found to have no actionable violations. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and safety compliance, though many issues are addressed promptly when reported.