1522 Paulding Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The 3-story, 3-unit residential building at 1522 Paulding Avenue in Westchester Square, owned by Anthony Lespi and constructed in 2001, has experienced several significant incidents over its history, most notably an explosion on February 18, 2021, which caused substantial damage including missing floors, displaced partitions, and broken windows. This incident led to multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations regarding structural stability, emergency maintenance, and failure to maintain code compliance, though these were all subsequently dismissed following proper repairs and sign-off under permit #X00489500 in February 2022.

During the same period, the building faced multiple environmental control board violations related to unpermitted work, including illegal gas hook-ups and defective gas piping, which resulted in penalties totaling $10,250, though these were later resolved. The building has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no reported infestations in the past four reporting periods from 2020-2024.

Recent inspections have shown no evidence of pest problems, with the most recent rodent inspection in January 2023 resulting in a passing grade. Two Housing Maintenance Code violations were filed in 2021 and 2022 regarding late bedbug report submissions, though these were subsequently closed. The building's violation history indicates a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly during 2021 when multiple complaints were filed regarding building stability, construction work, and system maintenance, though most of these violations were properly addressed under subsequent repair work and permits.