133 Elliot Place, Bronx, NY 10452

The 6-story, 54-unit apartment building at 133 Elliot Place in Mount Eden, owned by Juan Gonzalez, has experienced persistent maintenance and quality of life issues throughout 2023-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple plumbing-related complaints, including issues with sinks, toilets, and a water leak with heavy flow. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed for both apartment-specific and entire-building systems in January 2025, though some of these issues were verified as inadequate even with limited access to apartments.

Recent inspections in 2025 revealed concerns with pests, having received multiple service requests in April 2025, and electrical problems including inadequate lighting. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of inspection access issues, with multiple HPD inspectors unable to enter apartments to verify complaints. While some violations have been addressed, such as various housing maintenance code violations and building inspection compliance issues, there are ongoing concerns about resident safety and comfort.

These include historical problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and door issues. The property has also experienced periodic bedbug infestations, with the most recent case reported in 2024 affecting one unit, though previous infestations had been addressed. Recent rodent inspection results show a pattern of rat activity throughout 2024-2025, though a compliance inspection in June 2025 passed. The building's age (built in 1924) and the nature of these recurring issues suggest ongoing challenges with maintenance and resident quality of life.