1716 Hobart Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 1716 Hobart Avenue in Pelham Bay, owned by Sarawar Hasan, was constructed in 1925 and has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past few years. Most significantly, there is an ongoing failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by the Housing Maintenance Code, with violations recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. In a cluster of complaints from April 2019, multiple violations were documented across various systems, including electrical wiring, plumbing (water supply and sink issues), flooring problems, and issues with doors/windows, including broken panes and doors.

These complaints also noted unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold, with some violations having been resolved and some remaining open. Building maintenance work in 2019 addressed various problems in Apartment 1, including floor tiles, window glass, doors, and radiator cover repairs, with many of these issues being resolved by June 2019. The property has had recent successful rodent inspections in 2023 and 2019, passing both tests.

In 2019, there was a conflict regarding unpermitted construction of a wooden roof structure over a basement door, which resulted in a violation that was later resolved with no penalties. Additional building concerns from 2019 included issues with the bell/buzzer/intercom system and various general maintenance problems. While many of the 2019 violations were addressed and closed, the ongoing bedbug report compliance issues represent the most significant current regulatory concern. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2019, though more recent records indicate fewer complaints and inspections.