1032 Esplanade, Bronx, NY 10461

The 5-unit, 2-story building at 1032 Esplanade in Morris Park, owned by Sonny Vataj and constructed in 1930, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably in 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues (May), plumbing problems (July), and multiple water leaks (May) that were documented through 311 Service Requests and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints.

The building has also faced significant unsanitary conditions, with multiple complaints about mold and pests (March 2024) resulting in Housing Maintenance Code violations. Apartment 1, located on the first story, has documented Housing Maintenance Code violations for lead paint hazards, including peeling paint and deterioration of window and door frames, as well as problems with water leaks, mold, and a roach infestation. Recent building history shows several zoning-related complaints and violations, including issues with an unauthorized extended curb cut (2022) and non-conforming zoning use (2022-2023), though inspections generally found no violations warranted.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of access issues, particularly during inspections for heat/hot water problems in May 2024 and plumbing issues in July 2024, which were closed without proper inspection due to lack of access. While the building underwent various maintenance checks and some violations were closed (such as mold and water leak issues in March 2024), several violations remain open as of the latest inspection records, including lead paint hazards and water-related issues in Apartment 1. The property has reported no bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2025), demonstrating compliance with the city's bedbug reporting requirements.