1337 Blondell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

1337 Blondell Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building in Westchester Square, constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Shaban Dedushi. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a persistent pest problem. In 2023 alone, there were multiple complaints and violations related to unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, with reports of both mice and roach infestations in apartment 1F, as well as separate pest-related complaints in June 2023.

The building has also faced safety concerns, including violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in January 2023. More recent violations from April 2024 indicate the requirement to file annual bedbug reports, which appears to be at least partially complied with in 2025, showing no reported infestations during the 2023-2024 period. The building has ongoing maintenance issues that require attention, particularly in apartment 1F, where there are open violations as of 2023-2024 regarding defective faucets in both the bathroom and kitchen, as well as ongoing pest infestation problems.

Historical records show improvements in pest management since 2019, with rodent inspections passing in 2015 and 2019, though there was one failure in 2015 for unspecified reasons. The property has seen some progress in addressing various maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violations throughout 2023-2024, including repairs to building entrance doors and various interior defects. However, the recurrence of pest-related violations and the presence of open violations as of 2024 suggest that some maintenance challenges persist, particularly in unit 1F.