5783 Mosholu Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

The three-unit, two-story building at 5783 Mosholu Avenue in North Riverdale, owned by Sharon Batista and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with ongoing concerns as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are three open violations from March-April 2024 regarding critical maintenance issues: one involving dangerously scalding hot water at fixtures in Apartment 1, and two related to the fire retardant ceiling and walls in the private staircase area. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed in late 2023 and early 2024, some of which were classified as emergencies.

Recent complaints from August 2024 indicate pest issues, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. An alarming environmental violation from October 2023 remains active, concerning an open drain line in the backyard with feces and toilet paper, for which a $3,125 penalty has been imposed. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing and sanitation issues, including slow water leaks documented in February-March 2024, for which violations were issued.

The property has been subject to multiple HPD inspections and complaints regarding heat and hot water systems, with several instances where inspectors were unable to access units for verification of problems. The building's bedbug reporting history shows no documented infestations from 2019 through 2022, with all reports indicating zero infested or eradicated units. While some past violations have been resolved, including door repairs and plumbing issues in Apartment 1, the persistence of certain violations and inability to gain access for inspections suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.