781 Crotona Park North, Bronx, NY 10460

The 96-unit, 3-story residential building at 781 Crotona Park North in Tremont, owned by Thomas Hameline and constructed in 1990, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years. Notably, there is a recurring pattern of heat and hot water issues, with eight emergency complaints about building-wide heat and hot water problems documented between 2020 and 2025, including two such emergencies in 2025 alone.

The building has also faced significant electrical system deficiencies, with multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations issued in 2024, including improper lighting installation, defective GFCI protection, and grounding issues, resulting in considerable penalties totaling $19,650. The building is subject to semi-annual homeless shelter inspections, with multiple violations recorded for both plumbing and electrical systems between 2018 and 2024. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing concerns with rodent activity, including multiple failed inspections and rat sightings recorded between 2023 and 2025, despite some inspections passing with an initial inspection showing rat activity.

A significant health and safety matter was documented in Apartment A105 in late 2024, which received Class C violations for high water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit and pest infestations including cockroaches and mice. The building's management has also been cited for failing to properly certify corrections to immediately hazardous conditions, with open DOB violations from 2020 through 2024 indicating ongoing compliance issues. While there have been bedbug reports filed for the property in 2021 and 2024, both filings indicate zero infested dwelling units, though bedbug-related compliance requirements have been noted in previous years.