124 St Anns Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

The 5-story, 13-unit tenement building at 124 St Anns Avenue in Port Morris, owned by Steve Zervoudis and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water issues, particularly during late 2022 and early 2023, with multiple emergency complaints filed through HPD, some of which resulted in violations. The building has faced various HVAC-related challenges, with two active violations from 2022 concerning boiler issues, including problems with automatic cycling and burner functionality. Unit D1 on the 5th floor appears to have had significant problems in late 2022, with multiple violations regarding heat, hot water, and pest control (specifically roach infestation), along with maintenance issues affecting bathroom tiles, kitchen plaster, and ceiling conditions.

The property has also dealt with structural and safety concerns, particularly regarding exterior maintenance and safety features. In 2022, there were issues with the building's sidewalk shed, including inadequate maintenance and safety violations. More recent activity includes a 2023 bedbug inspection showing no infestation, though there were violations noted in 2022 regarding the timely filing of bedbug reports. The building has undergone multiple inspections and received various permits between 2019 and 2025, with the most recent permits issued in 2023-2025 focusing on exterior work. While there has been some rodent activity noted in past inspections (2011, 2018, 2019), recent inspections (2023) have shown compliance.

The building's management has responded to multiple HPD inspections, though access issues have sometimes prevented complete inspections, particularly during the 2022-2023 heating system complaints. The property has accumulated various violations and complaints over the years, with the most pressing issues currently revolving around the heating system, building maintenance, and historical sidewalk shed safety concerns. Compliance activities and inspections have continued, with the most recent bedbug filings showing no active infestations. The building's management has generally responded to violations, though some issues have persisted over time. The property has maintained reasonable compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with no reported infestations in the most recent reporting period (2023-2024).