1457 Arnow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

1457 Arnow Avenue is a two-family residential building located in Pelham Gardens, constructed in 1950 and currently owned by 1457 Arnow LLC. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns emerging in April 2024, including violations related to mold, pests (including mice and roaches), and multiple water leaks affecting both the kitchen and bathroom in the first apartment.

The building's history reveals persistent sanitation challenges, with several 311 complaints and housing maintenance code violations for unsanitary conditions, including sewage issues in 2021 and animal-related complaints in 2019. Prior to the recent violations, there were significant infrastructure concerns in 2018, including an active Environmental Control Board violation for construction work done without a permit, though this appears to have been addressed with a paid penalty of $500. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of passed and failed rodent inspections between 2014 and 2022, suggesting varying levels of pest control effectiveness.

While no bedbug infestations have been reported since late 2024, and the most recent rodent inspections (2022) passed, the repeated nature of plumbing and sanitation issues raises ongoing concerns about building maintenance. Recent inspections in April 2024 resulted in multiple violations for water leaks and pest infestations in Apartment 1, as well as issues with peeling paint and plumbing fixtures. It's worth noting that several prior complaints, including those regarding heating issues in 2021, were closed without inspection access, which could indicate potential access coordination challenges between tenants and inspectors.