1985 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

1985 Creston Avenue, a 5-story New Law tenement building in Mount Hope, has experienced persistent heating and water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints representing both apartment-specific and building-wide problems. Between December 2024 and April 2025, there were eight recorded heating and hot water complaints, with at least one resulting in HPD violations in January 2025. The building is currently facing challenges with water infrastructure, as evidenced by a heavy water leak complaint in May 2025.

Additional concerns include rodent activity, with multiple inspections from 2024 to 2025 noting rat presence and the application of bait, indicating an ongoing pest control issue. The building has a documented history of maintenance concerns, including several Housing Maintenance Code violations. In late 2024, violations were noted for water leaks in the first-floor public hallway, hallway ceiling painting, and fire-retardant material issues, though many violations from previous months have been closed.

The property has also experienced periodic bedbug infestations, though recent filings (2022-2024) show zero reported infestations. Historical records show a sidewalk shed violation in 2018 related to inadequate lighting and pedestrian protection, which resulted in a $2,400 penalty. The building appears to have undergone some construction work in 2018-2020, with multiple permits issued for various repairs and improvements, though the specific nature of these works is not detailed in the records. Separate violations from October 2024-2025 involve maintenance issues in apartments 22N and 24N, including hot water access problems and general maintenance concerns, suggesting that while some violations are being addressed, new issues continue to arise.