1738 Fillmore Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The three-story, three-unit New Law tenement building at 1738 Fillmore Street in Van Nest, owned by Samuel Bangura and constructed in 1920, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most notably, there is an ongoing issue with bedbug documentation compliance, with open violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules. The building has a significant history of heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in January 2022 about inadequate heating systems, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions.

Emergency violations in late 2022 included issues with multiple doors, fire escape safety, and carbon monoxide/smoke detector requirements. The property has experienced recurrent rodent problems, with multiple failed inspections between 2011-2017, though a December 2022 inspection passed. Numerous housing maintenance code violations from 2018 remain open, primarily affecting the third-floor apartment (Apartment 3), including issues with hot water supply, defective plastered surfaces, and painting requirements in various rooms, including the bathroom and foyer.

The building's ventilation system and window conditions appear to require attention, with violations noted through housing maintenance inspections. While some issues have been addressed, as evidenced by closed violations and service requests, the persistence of certain violations, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and various maintenance issues, indicates ongoing management challenges. The building's maintenance history suggests attention to basic services like heating, pest control, and general upkeep has been a recurring concern, particularly affecting the third floor unit and common areas.