1936 Wallace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 1936 Wallace Avenue in Van Nest, owned by Jose Ceda, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues over the past couple of years, with particular emphasis on infrastructure failures and habitability concerns. Most recently, in February 2025, there were documented incidents of power outages and heat/hot water problems that resulted in violations being issued by HPD. The building has a notable pattern of heating and electrical issues, with multiple temperature control and lighting problems reported in 2024, including an unresolved radiator complaint from December 2024.

More alarming is the current situation in apartment 2, which has several open violations from November 2023 related to basic safety and maintenance standards, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and multiple pest infestations (mice and roaches) that require abatement. The building's recent history includes various maintenance requests that have required HPD intervention, though many were closed without violations being found. These include plumbing issues, window frame problems, and an unsanitary condition complaint related to pests.

While the property passed rodent inspections in 2023 and 2017, the current violations regarding pest infestations suggest deteriorating conditions. The building's record shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with the majority being resolved through HPD inspections, though some required additional follow-up complaints from residents. The presence of multiple open violations from late 2023 related to safety systems and pest control raises significant concerns about the current maintenance standards being maintained in this century-old, formerly converted Class A building.