2001 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 8-story, 49-unit residential building at 2001 Creston Avenue in Mount Hope, owned by Kel Lumaj, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. As of May 2025, there are open complaints regarding general mailbox conditions and heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building. Between February and April 2025, multiple maintenance issues were reported and generally addressed, including door problems (which received violations), floor issues, and wall conditions, though some complaints were found not to violate housing laws upon inspection.

Emergency plumbing issues were reported and closed, including problems with toilets and radiators. Several other complaints related to sanitation, including sewage and garbage/recycling storage, were investigated, with some requiring owner corrections. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past two filing periods (2023-2024 and 2022-2023).

A sweep inspection conducted by the Department of Buildings in March 2024 found no violations. While many complaints from early 2025 have been addressed and closed, the persistence of the open mailbox and heating issues as of May 2025 is notable. The building has experienced a pattern of various maintenance issues over the past year, typically requiring multiple inspections and follow-up actions, though most complaints have ultimately been resolved through inspections or owner corrections.