688 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 688 Courtlandt Avenue in Melrose, owned by Mansour Farhadian, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past several years, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2020 and 2022. Most notably, there were eight heat and hot water-related complaints in 2022 alone, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building has also faced pest-related challenges, with unsanitary conditions reported in 2022, though inspections were not always completed.

Safety concerns were addressed in October 2021 when multiple violations were documented, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2F, a defective vestibule door lock, window lintel issues, and various posting requirements in the public hall. These violations were subsequently corrected and closed. Recent inspections show some progress in building management, with the most recent rodent inspection in June 2023 passing and no reported bedbug infestations in the latest 2024 filings.

There was a significant focus on safety systems in October 2021, when repairs were made to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, building locks, and various safety signage requirements were fulfilled. The building's heating system remained a persistent concern, with emergency responses occurring throughout 2020-2022, though most recent heating complaints have been resolved promptly. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, consistently showing zero infestation reports in official filings.