2105 Monterey Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 24-unit, 5-story building at 2105 Monterey Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Jamil Waquar and constructed in 1915, has been experiencing persistent maintenance issues throughout 2025, with particular concerns around heating and water systems. Most recently, in May 2025, there were heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, following multiple similar complaints in April 2025. The building has also faced recurring water leak problems, with two heavy flow incidents reported in late April 2025, and earlier slow and heavy leaks documented in March 2025, resulting in violations being issued.

These recent issues follow a pattern of mechanical system challenges, as evidenced by three Boiler-related complaints in 2023, all marked as "Defective/Inoperative/No Permit," which resulted in Oath Violations being served. The building's maintenance history reveals several other significant concerns, including a pattern of rodent activity, with multiple inspections and bait applications recorded throughout 2024-2025. Violations from late 2024 indicate various problems in apartment 1, including a potential pest infestation (roaches), issues with window functionality, and concerns about an improperly installed air conditioner unit at the fire escape.

Apartment 23 had violations documented in late 2024 related to an intercom issue, window guard requirements, and water leak problems. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all reports since 2020 showing zero infested units. While some violations have been resolved (such as those related to window guards, intercom, and various maintenance issues), others remain open or were only recently addressed. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices from different agencies, indicating ongoing monitoring of building conditions and management compliance.