725 Arnow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The property at 725 Arnow Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Tanya Watson. The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being an active violation regarding bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, and several open violations from 2022-2024 related to building maintenance and safety systems. Recent service requests in 2023 include multiple incidents of no lighting conditions, though these were resolved within days of reporting.

The building has documented historical problems with basic utilities including heat/hot water and electrical systems, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in 2022, and there were water leak issues reported in 2022 that were inspected but not issued violations. Significant structural and safety concerns have been documented over the years, including multiple violations related to electrical systems in Apartment G2 that were identified during a September 2021 inspection, such as broken electrical outlets and carbon monoxide detector issues. The building has also faced inspection-related challenges, with complaints about building shaking, illegal conversion, and defective boiler issues recorded in 2020-2022.

Environmental violations include issues with exterior walls and window sills that remain active as of 2024, with associated penalties totaling over $12,500. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, though recent inspections in 2022 passed without issues, suggesting improvement in pest management. Regular inspections and service requests indicate ongoing maintenance needs, with particular attention to building systems such as electricity, plumbing, and general upkeep requirements.