2164 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-family mixed-use building at 2164 Bathgate Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Roydenis Guzman Polanco, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues between 2021 and 2025, with a particular focus on heating system problems. Most recently, in December 2024, there was a heat and hot water emergency complaint, though HPD's inspection found no housing law violations.

This followed multiple similar complaints throughout 2023-2024, including six instances where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Other significant maintenance issues in 2024 included reports of heavy water flow, mold, and wall problems, though these inspections also resulted in no violations being cited. The building currently has several open violations from late 2024, including issues with plaster surfaces and paint in Apartment 2FL's kitchen, non-functioning self-closing doors at the first-story vestibule, and missing heating system notice requirements.

Additionally, there are outstanding violations relating to annual bedbug reporting requirements dating back to 2021, indicating potentially ongoing pest management compliance issues. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with passing results in 2023-2025, although there was some indication of rat activity in 2022 as evidenced by initial and compliance inspections. While many of the recent complaints have been resolved with no violations issued, the pattern of heat and hot water service issues, along with outstanding violations, suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.