706 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

706 Courtlandt Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building in Melrose, constructed in 2015 and currently owned by Cosimo Sette. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, with nine Emergency Heat/Hot Water complaints filed between October 2023 and January 2025, and two additional violations regarding inadequate hot water access in October 2023 (affecting the 2nd floor) and inadequate boiler room access.

In late 2024, the building faced several Significant Violation cases, including two active ECB violations from November 2024 related to elevator service issues and failure to maintain proper door hardware, both with penalties of $1,250 each. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug control compliance, reporting zero infested units in the past three years (2021-2024), and has passed several rodent inspections in recent years, though some inspections in 2023 noted rodent activity in March and May. The building's history shows a pattern of infrastructure maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems (heat, hot water, and elevator) and safety compliance.

While there have been substantial violations historically (including fire safety issues in 2018), many of these were resolved promptly, and there is currently no active balance due for violations. The property has maintained good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and has generally passed rodent inspections, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2022-2023. This pattern of building system issues, particularly heat/hot water and elevator reliability, represents the most significant ongoing challenge for the property, with multiple instances of emergency complaints and violations regarding essential services.