3215 Corlear Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

This two-family house located at 3215 Corlear Avenue in Kingsbridge, built in 1925 and currently owned by Thomas Lavaris, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly affecting one apartment (Apartment 1) on the first story. In 2023, the building faced multiple urgent problems including electrical wiring concerns, water leaks, plumbing issues, and both mold and pest-related violations, with several of these incidents requiring emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Notably, there are ongoing issues with lead-based paint hazards in both the bathroom and door frames, as well as problems with ceiling and wall conditions that have been cited in violation notices. The building's maintenance history shows a concerning pattern of rodent activity, with inspections in 2023 (October), 2024 (January), and 2025 (July) all indicating the presence of rats, though there were two passed inspections in 2013 and 2018.

In March 2023, the property was subject to multiple emergency complaints regarding paint/plaster issues, including problems with the kitchen and bathroom ceilings, and there were also concerns about window frames. While some violations have been closed, several remain open as of the latest available data, including issues related to water leaks, lead paint hazards, and damaged plaster surfaces. The building's record also shows two complaints about illegal conversion attempts (March 2023) and a permit-related inspection (July 2023), though access was denied in both cases.