1728 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 22-unit, 6-story building at 1728 Townsend Avenue in Mount Hope, owned by Luce Popaj, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues since early 2025. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of electrical problems, with multiple power outage incidents reported in March 2025, including three classified as "immediate emergency" situations between March 2-15 and additional electrical issues related to no lighting and a slow leak.

The building has also faced challenges with basic utilities, including heat and hot water problems, with at least two incidents reported in March 2025 and one in February 2025, though one of these was closed after the issue was reportedly corrected. Other significant issues reported in early 2025 include unsanitary conditions possibly related to mold and problems with the building's intercom system, though in several cases, HPD was unable to complete inspections due to access issues.

Despite these maintenance challenges, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building for the past three reporting periods, with the most recent reports from February 2025 and September 2024 indicating zero infested units, zero eradicated units, and zero re-infested units. The building, constructed in 2020, has experienced these issues within just over five years of its completion, with the most pressing concerns appearing to be focused around electrical systems and basic utilities during early 2025. While some violations were issued during HPD inspections, the most recent service requests indicate an ongoing pattern of maintenance issues that require attention.