1910 Benedict Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 23-unit, 5-story building at 1910 Benedict Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Sonny Vataj, has experienced recurring maintenance and system issues since 2022. Most notably, there has been a consistent pattern of heat and hot water problems, with six documented complaints between December 2022 and April 2024, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. A recent water leak complaint from July 2024 was investigated but resulted in no violations.

The building has also faced multiple quality-of-life challenges, including unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage areas and missing signage issues in early 2023, with some violations being issued. Significant repairs were required in late 2022, including mold remediation, hot water system repairs, and addressing plaster and floor issues in apartments 5E and 4C. The property underwent several inspections and received various violations, including a Class C violation in December 2022 for inadequate hot water supply in apartment 5E, and multiple Class A violations for mold and water-related issues.

Previous complaints about boiler problems in 2019 were investigated but no violations were found. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with zero reported infestations or re-infestations in the past five years, and passed rodent inspections in 2012 and 2018, though there was one failed inspection in July 2022. The most recent carbon monoxide detector notice requirement was certified as completed in July 2023, indicating compliance with safety regulations.