1779 Monroe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1779 Monroe Avenue in the Mount Hope neighborhood is a two-family, 2-story building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Dariana De La Cruz and containing 18 units. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly between 2018-2021, with multiple complaints documented through the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) agency. These included complaints regarding both building-wide and apartment-specific heating and hot water problems, though many complaints were resolved or closed after verification of restored services.

In 2019, significant violations were documented in Apartment 2 related to heating and water temperature issues, including non-compliant radiator repairs and scalding water conditions, though some of these violations from 2018-2019 remain active. More recent building history shows a series of construction-related violations and safety concerns in 2022-2023, particularly during a construction period that appears to have generated multiple complaints, including issues with scaffolding, fire safety, and construction site maintenance. While these violations were largely resolved or addressed with fines, the building continues to have active violations as of 2024-2025, including a concerning failed rodent inspection result from July 2025.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections since 2020, with most showing compliance except for the recent May and July 2025 inspections. Department of Buildings records in 2024-2025 show multiple active violations related to construction and building maintenance, though many older violations have been dismissed or resolved. The building's history is marked by persistent issues with basic services (heat and hot water) in the late 2010s, followed by construction-related safety concerns and more recent pest control compliance challenges.