1516 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461

1516 Benson Street is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in Westchester Square, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Gustavo Barbosa. The property has experienced recurring bedbug reporting violations between 2021 and 2023, with official notices issued in each of these years for failing to file the mandatory annual bedbug report per Housing Maintenance Code requirements.

However, recent bedbug filings show no reported infestations for the periods of November 2020-October 2021 and November 2022-October 2023, indicating possible compliance with bedbug reporting requirements after these violations were issued. The building's recent history includes two complaints regarding an illegal curb cut/driveway/carport in 2018 and most recently in 2024, with the 2024 complaint resulting in an Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation and a $250 penalty for parking regulations violation in a residential district, specifically citing an unpermitted vehicle parked in the front yard without a proper curb cut.

The property has undergone regular inspections, with a passed rodent inspection noted in February 2019, though the inspection results for more recent years are not specified in the available data. While the building has had several compliance issues in the past, particularly regarding bedbug reporting, the most recent bedbug filings indicate no active infestations, though it's worth noting that the building's age and history suggest potential for various maintenance challenges typical of older structures.