711 Crotona Park North, Bronx, NY 10457

The four-story, 4-unit building at 711 Crotona Park North in Tremont, owned by Jose Delacruz and constructed in 1931, is currently experiencing significant maintenance issues. In December 2023, the building received multiple Housing Preservation and Development Department (HPD) complaints and violations, particularly impacting Apartment 2R, including problems with heat/hot water, plumbing (radiator and bathtub/shower), unsanitary conditions (mold), and issues with windows/doors.

The apartment is currently under violation for not filing the required annual bedbug report, while recent inspections have identified multiple open violations relating to water leaks in both the kitchen and bathroom ceilings, broken window mechanisms, heating system problems, and various repair needs in the bathroom and kitchen areas. The building's maintenance history shows persistent issues with both rodent presence and water-related problems. While a rodent inspection in March 2025 passed, an initial inspection in January 2025 noted rat activity, following a pattern of compliance failures in 2019 and a documented rat issue in 2024.

The property has undergone multiple HPD inspections between 2015 and 2025, with varied results including some periods of compliance and others showing violations. Recent inspections from December 2023 resulted in a series of emergency Housing Maintenance Code complaints being cataloged and closed within a two-day period, suggesting potentially urgent repair needs. The building's age and the nature of the complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting the habitability and comfort of Apartment 2R.