1711 Zerega Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 4-unit, 3-story tenement building at 1711 Zerega Avenue in Westchester Square, owned by Alex Babayev, has been experiencing significant ongoing maintenance and safety issues throughout 2025. Most notably, there are current open violations related to serious health and safety concerns, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), unsanitary conditions involving pests (specifically mice, roaches, and flies), mold issues, and inadequate heat/hot water supply affecting the entire building.

The building is also facing critical violations related to its boiler system, with multiple active ECB violations from December 2024 for failing to file required annual boiler inspection reports, each carrying a penalty of $655. Recent HPD inspections in early 2025 have documented various emergency conditions, including water leaks, pest infestations, and heating system problems, though inspectors have often been unable to gain access for proper evaluation. The building was inspected in late 2024, resulting in multiple open violations associated with Apartment 3R, including pest infestations, floor hazards, and hot water issues.

Additionally, there are several open violations from 2024-2025 related to failure to post required safety notices regarding gas leaks, carbon monoxide detectors, and bedbug prevention measures in common areas. Notably, the building has a documented history of rodent inspections in 2010 and 2019, both of which passed, though more recent complaints suggest ongoing pest management challenges. While some complaints from early 2025 were inspected and resulted in violations being issued, many recent complaints remain unresolved due to access issues during inspections.