1810 Hunt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family house at 1810 Hunt Avenue in Van Nest, owned by David Refoua, has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing being a power outage in January 2025. The building has a concerning pattern of unsanitary conditions, particularly in 2022-2025, with multiple complaints regarding pests and mold. Specifically, in July-August 2023, there were multiple HPD complaints about pests and mold, though no violations were cited upon inspection.

In August 2024, DOHMH identified rodent-related violations that required follow-up inspections. Earlier issues from 2022 included both mold and pest problems, some of which resulted in issued violations. The building's electrical infrastructure was highlighted as problematic in January 2025, when a power outage prompted an emergency response from HPD.

The property has a history of violations related to construction and vacancy concerns between 2019-2020, including three separate reports of being vacant, open, and unguarded, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts. Construction-related complaints from 2019-2020 involved allegations of work without permits, construction safety violations, and work contrary to approved plans, with one violation for failing to certify correction of an immediately hazardous condition remaining active as of 2020. While many complaints from this period are marked as "Closed," it's notable that several required follow-up inspections or had access issues during inspections. The building, constructed in 1910, has shown persistent maintenance challenges over the past several years, particularly regarding basic sanitation and infrastructure maintenance.