1826 Unionport Road, Bronx, NY 10462

The three-story, 1901 building at 1826 Unionport Road in the Van Nest neighborhood, currently owned by Rickey Tagore, has recently experienced several concerning incidents requiring attention to safety systems and maintenance. In June 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding essential safety equipment, including missing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, as well as various maintenance issues such as mold, window frame problems, and wall conditions.

An inspection on July 5, 2024, revealed significant violations in Apartment 1, including defective door frames, multiple wall plaster and paint issues in the kitchen and bathroom, and missing or defective self-closing doors, though some violations were subsequently closed through certification by August and October 2024. The building's history shows regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2021 through 2024, with no reported infestations or need for eradication during the past three reporting periods. A rodent inspection in January 2023 was passed, indicating no current rodent issues.

A gas utility referral was made in October 2021, which was closed with no violations found upon inspection in December 2021. The property appears to be responding to recent violations and safety concerns, with some issues being certified as corrected, though several open violations remain as of the latest inspection data. The building has been existing under the "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" classification, indicating it has undergone a conversion to permanent residential use.