3310 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The four-story, three-unit residential building at 3310 3rd Avenue in Longwood, owned by Angel Ortiz, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2006. Recent violations from October 2024 indicate ongoing water damage in Apartment 1, affecting both the ceiling and plaster surfaces in the private hallway. The building has faced recurring challenges with safety systems; in 2022, violations were documented for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1, along with issues related to stairs leading to the roof, including encumbrances and a defective door knob.

Multiple bedbug report filing requirements were missed in 2023 and 2024, though records show no infestations during these periods, and all previous rodent inspections since 2012 have passed, except for one in 2011 showing rat activity. The property has a history of unauthorized modifications and occupancy issues, with multiple violations recorded in 2018 related to illegal conversions, including an unauthorized Class A apartment in the cellar. Two Environmental Control Board violations from April 2022 remain notably concerning, citing occupancy contrary to allowed usage with penalties of $2,500 for each violation.

The building's safety systems have required attention, with various violations noting the need to repair or replace safety equipment. Two recent complaints filed in March 2025 regarding locked/blocked egress and construction-related issues resulted in a partial vacate order, though this appears to have been addressed during subsequent inspections. Despite these challenges, the building maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections and shows no documented history of bedbug infestations over the past five years, with all previous infestations reportedly eradicated.