601 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

601 Prospect Avenue is a 4-story, 15-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by July Ponte and classified as a HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B property. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with six documented complaints between 2020 and 2024, including both entire-building and apartment-specific problems, most recently in December 2024 and February 2025. There have also been persistent pest issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions between 2020 and 2023, though some inspection attempts were unsuccessful.

The property has an active violation regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023, as well as recent safety concerns identified in June 2024, including multiple open violations related to smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector issues in apartments 2 and 4. Previous violation history includes a 2022 heating system issue and various building maintenance concerns, such as problems with door locks and stair tread tiles. In 2019, there were violations related to unauthorized conversion of a Class A apartment to office space, though this was subsequently resolved.

A significant 2022 Environmental Control Board violation remains active, concerning gas line support and water heater venting issues in the basement. The building's rodent inspection history shows mixed results, with recent inspections in 2023 indicating both failed and passed results for rat activity. While some violations have been resolved, the building continues to face recurring systems maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water provision, and has multiple active violations that require attention to ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.