2383 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story, 24-unit residential building at 2383 Washington Avenue in Belmont, currently owned by Yoel Shafer, has a long history dating back to 1911 and has faced several significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most recently, in June 2025, the building experienced simultaneous complaints about power outages, pest infestations, and flooring issues, though HPD inspections found no housing law violations for these complaints. Prior to this, there was a building-wide heat and hot water issue in February 2025.

The property has ongoing concerns regarding lead dust, with reports from October 2024 and January 2025 still marked as in progress by DOHMH. Significant maintenance violations were documented in December 2024, primarily affecting apartments 9 and 18, including issues with water leaks, plaster surfaces, and sink base cabinets, which remain open as of the current date. The building's history reveals a pattern of sanitation-related issues, with multiple pest control violations recorded between 2024-2025, though recent inspections have shown some improvement in rodent control, with a "Passed" inspection result in June 2025.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2019-2023 suggest ongoing compliance challenges, including a current active violation related to a missing window A/C unit support bracket on the 5th floor, with an associated penalty of $500. The property underwent several complaint investigations between 2019-2023, with notable issues including blocked egress, plumbing maintenance problems, and various interior maintenance deficiencies. Bedbug inspections have consistently reported no infestations from 2021 to the present, indicating effective pest management efforts in this regard.