1946 Cruger Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family house at 1946 Cruger Avenue in Van Nest, owned by Esteban Cabreja, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2023. Most notably, in July 2023, there were several housing violations issued related to the first-floor apartment, including problems with kitchen cabinets, bathroom and kitchen floor tiles, wall plaster, and water leaks in the bathroom ceiling.

While some of these violations were subsequently closed by September 2023, two Class B violations remain open concerning the bathroom water leak and plaster issues. The building also has five active Department of Buildings violations from 2023 related to the failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2018-2023. Prior to 2023, there were significant maintenance concerns in 2019, including emergency reports of heat/hot water issues, water leaks, mold, pests, cabinet problems, and appliance issues.

Rodent activity was initially noted in January 2023, though a follow-up compliance inspection in March 2023 passed. The property has consistently demonstrated good pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in recent years (2021-2024) and passed rodent inspections in 2010, 2015, and most recently in March 2023. While many violations from 2023 have been addressed, including repairs to tiles and cabinets, the open violations and recent history of water-related issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.