2005 Monterey Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The five-story, 15-unit building at 2005 Monterey Avenue in Tremont, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by 2015 Monterey Ave LLC, has experienced persistent heating system issues, particularly evident in a series of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024-2025. Most recently, between December 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple complaints and inspections regarding inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with some inspections revealing systems were operational upon verification, while others resulted in violations.

During 2023-2024, the building underwent significant maintenance issues in apartment 1B, including problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, water leaks, and a roach infestation, though these were addressed by late 2023. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, notably a defective intercom system in the first-story vestibule and boiler room access issues identified in January 2024. Historical records show varying degrees of pest control success, with five bedbug reports since 2019, though most recent filings (2022-2024) indicate no current infestations.

The building's heating system has been under scrutiny since at least 2020, when a defective boiler resulted in a violation, and there remains an active Environmental Control Board violation regarding a defective smoke watchman and safety valves with a penalty amount of $3,125. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained rodent control standards, consistently passing inspections from 2020 through 2025. The property has shown some improvement in recent years, with multiple building systems receiving necessary repairs, though the recurring nature of heat system complaints suggests ongoing maintenance concerns.