1685 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The two-family house at 1685 Townsend Avenue in Mount Hope, owned by Nicaulys Campusano, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past year and a half. Most notably, in September 2024, there was a series of electrical issues including multiple power outages, lighting problems, and wiring concerns, with several violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

These electrical incidents included both emergency situations and non-emergency complaints regarding outlets, switches, and lighting systems, suggesting ongoing systemic electrical infrastructure problems. Prior to this, in November 2023, the building faced water-related issues with a heavy flow leak, as well as additional wiring concerns, both classified as emergencies and resulting in violations. The building's electrical systems appear to be particularly problematic, with three separate power outage incidents reported within a short span (September 19-21, 2024), and various lighting and outlet issues throughout that month.

While some complaints were resolved through HPD inspections and corrections, the pattern and frequency of electrical-related complaints indicate a potentially significant underlying infrastructure problem. The property's documented history shows it has received attention from HPD for multiple violation-worthy conditions, though most complaints have been addressed and closed through inspections and remedial actions. The building, constructed in 1920, remains two stories tall and retains its original classification as a two-family house.