787 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

787 Prospect Avenue is a 5-story, 11-unit residential building constructed in 1903, currently owned by Eusebio Pena. The building has recently experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water service, as evidenced by multiple complaints filed between January and May 2025, with HPD inspectors often unable to gain access for verification or determining that services had been restored. Additionally, between March and April 2025, there were two complaints regarding heavy water leaks that were inspected with no violations issued.

The building's violation history from 2021 revealed several administrative violations related to building signage and safety notices, which were certified as corrected by November 2021. While the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs over the past seven reporting cycles from 2019 to 2025, there have been persistent rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2023 showing rat activity in September and November, following a pattern of similar findings in previous years. The building's recent history shows notable challenges with building systems, particularly regarding heat and hot water service continuity.

The property has also been subject to multiple HPD inspections for various complaints, though many inspections result in no violations being found. Of particular concern is an open lead paint hazard violation from December 2020 in Apartment 7, which requires attention to meet safety standards. The building's management has typically addressed violations and complaints once identified, though systemic issues with heating water service have prompted multiple emergency intervention requests throughout 2025. There was also a Department of Buildings complaint regarding illegal hotel rooms in 2024 that was marked as unable to investigate.