355 Concord Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 355 Concord Avenue in Mott Haven, owned by Pedro Guerrero, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past year. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, including a recent complaint in January 2025 about lack of heat/hot water in the entire building, and a similar incident in September 2024 where a tenant reported that heat and hot water had been restored. The building has also faced serious safety concerns, with multiple violations related to safety systems including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. In December 2024, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations for smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector issues, as well as corresponding problems in October 2024.

Apartment 2 has been particularly affected, with multiple open violations as of December 2024 including missing smoke detector, broken window guard, and water leak issues, along with problems with ceiling paint/plaster. The building has experienced infrastructure issues as evidenced by an emergency water leak complaint in November 2024 and a paint/plaster complaint, both generating violations. Additionally, there have been documented pest control issues, with open violations as of October 2024 indicating infestations of mice and roaches in Apartment 2. While the building had passed rodent inspections from 2010 through 2023, the recent violation suggests a change in conditions.

External maintenance issues have also been noted, including a December 2024 violation for inadequate lighting in the first-story vestibule. The building's history shows a mix of past compliance and recent challenges, with several emergency complaints generating violations across multiple safety, maintenance, and comfort categories. While there have been regular rodent inspections in previous years showing compliance, the recent pest violations suggest these issues may have recurred. The most recent inspection results and violation statuses as of July 2025 indicate multiple open violations that may require legal enforcement action if not addressed by the property owner, including safety system deficiencies and maintenance concerns in Apartment 2 and common areas.