785 Mace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 48-unit, 6-story building at 785 Mace Avenue in Allerton, owned by John Lulgjuraj, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns occurring between March-April 2025. During this period, there were multiple complaints about water leaks, mold, and ceiling issues resulting in HPD violations, as well as appliance and paint problems.

The building has ongoing structural concerns, with open violations from May 2024 regarding a broken aluminum window frame and multiple housing maintenance code violations related to water leaks, mold, and various maintenance issues in Apartment 3A that were purportedly resolved between April and July 2024. In addition to these issues, there are concerning building safety matters documented in December 2024, including cracked and spalling masonry problems that led to the issuance of a partial vacate order for certain courtyards, and the building's exterior facade violations which resulted in a $2,500 penalty. The property has a history of system maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water, with multiple complaints in March 2025 about service interruptions, though these were reportedly resolved promptly.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019 and recent rodent inspections (most recently in February 2023) have passed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. The Department of Buildings records indicate various historical issues, including elevator service matters in 2018 and 2022, and multiple violations related to energy efficiency reporting requirements between 2019-2021, though some of these violations were dismissed or resolved. The most pressing current concerns appear to be the outstanding water leak issues and the structural violations related to the building's facade that were documented in late 2024.