1911 Matthews Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-story, three-unit building at 1911 Matthews Avenue in Van Nest, owned by Ronald Hall, has experienced recurring maintenance and compliance issues over the past five years. Most notably, from 2023 ongoing, there have been multiple documented smoking violations (six complaints between February and June 2023).

The property has also faced significant rodent-related challenges, with inspections in 2023 consistently showing rat activity, although bait was applied in June 2023. During 2021-2022, the building had multiple water and electrical maintenance issues, including several emergency complaints regarding water leaks and electrical problems, as well as a cluster of violations in 2021 related to Apartment 1, including water leak repair requirements, pest infestations (mice and roaches), and concerns about self-closing doors. The building's violation history shows intermittent bedbug-related compliance requirements, though the most recent 2023 bedbug report indicates no current infestations.

Notable past violations include a 2018 situation involving unauthorized after-hours work and subsequent water-related complaints that led to Environmental Control Board violations, though these were ultimately resolved. The property has maintained some positive compliance actions, including the finding of no violations during a January 2022 lighting inspection and the resolution of several specific violation cases, such as a 2021 emergency repair of water leaks and various housing maintenance code requirements. The building's age (built in 1915) and conversion status (HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A) may contribute to its ongoing maintenance challenges, which have been documented through various agency inspections and tenant complaints over the years.