282 St Anns Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

The 5-story, 14-unit residential building at 282 St Ann's Avenue in Mott Haven, owned by Brian Newman, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between March and June totaling over ten separate reports of inadequate heat or hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While these complaints were generally addressed and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), they indicate an ongoing infrastructure challenge.

The building, constructed in 1910 and classified as an Old Law Tenement, currently has several open violations from late 2024, including issues with pest infestations (mice in Apartment 4C and roaches in Apartment 2A), water temperature regulation, and public area maintenance concerns such as inadequate lighting and fire safety issues. The property's historical records show consistent rodent control compliance, with passed inspections dating back to 2010.

Bedbug reporting records from 2021 through 2024 indicate no reported infestations during this period. Recent housing maintenance violations suggest persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in the common areas, including issues with roof access security, bulkhead wall conditions, and lighting. While many previous violations have been resolved, including a 2022 issue with an improperly installed A/C unit in Apartment 2A and various repair and maintenance matters, the building's most pressing current concerns appear to be focused on heat/hot water systems and general maintenance of common areas.