1995 Birchall Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 20-unit, 2-story residential building at 1995 Birchall Avenue in the Van Nest neighborhood, owned by Lekhram Boodhoo and built in 1973, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years. The property has shown recurring problems with water systems and infrastructure, particularly evident in multiple heating and hot water complaints between December 2024 and January 2025, with some cases resulting in violations. Water-related issues are a significant concern, with documented heavy flow and slow leaks affecting various units, including a notable violation in apartment 11 from July 2024 regarding a water leak on the east wall.

The building has also faced several heating system complaints that required inspection and resulted in violations. Additional maintenance challenges include multiple instances of rodent activity throughout 2023-2025, with regular bait applications and "Rat Activity" findings during compliance inspections. Apartment 11 appears to have been particularly affected by various issues, including multiple violations recorded in July 2024 related to door hardware, light fixtures, and water leaks, though some of these violations were certified as corrected by August 2024.

There have been structural concerns noted through two complaints about building shaking/vibrating in 2021 and 2023, and an Environmental Control Board violation from 2023 regarding a ceiling condition in apartment B8. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, as evidenced by multiple cases being marked as corrected or closed, though some violations remain open as of the most recent inspections. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status based on recent reporting periods, with no reported infestations since at least November 2023.