768 South Oak Drive, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-story, four-unit building at 768 South Oak Drive in Williamsbridge, owned by Aaron Choi and constructed in 1930, has experienced numerous maintenance and habitability issues in recent years, with most significant problems arising in late 2022. The property has open violations as of April 2024, including unresolved bedbug reporting requirements from 2023, and multiple Class B and C violations related to water leaks, pest infestations (specifically mice and roaches), and various maintenance issues in apartment 2R from December 2022.

The building has an established pattern of heating system problems, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water in October 2022, including emergency complaints regarding both the entire building and individual apartments. Additional concerns from 2022 include sanitary issues (with multiple violations), problems with doors and windows, and various interior maintenance needs such as plaster and flooring issues.

The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspection results showing rat activity in 2021, 2022, and a compliance check in 2022, though a previous 2019 inspection had passed. The building also experienced multiple infrastructure and maintenance problems during 2022, including plumbing issues (bathtub/shower), appliance problems (refrigerator and electric/gas range), and various interior deficiencies. While many complaints were addressed through HPD inspections, with some resulting in violations and others not, there remains a notable number of open violations as of 2024, particularly concerning safety systems like smoke detectors and building security features such as locks and entrance doors.