2454 Hoffman Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 2454 Hoffman Street in Belmont, owned by Peter Jaquez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of water-related problems, with multiple complaints about water supply issues and leaks occurring between February and May 2025. These plumbing problems have prompted multiple HPD inspections, though access for some inspections has been difficult to obtain.

The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water challenges, with complaints registered in January and February 2025. A comprehensive inspection conducted in December 2024 revealed several violations that required attention, including issues with doors, ventilation systems, and multiple repair needs in apartment 1A, such as broken light fixtures, latches, and evidence of mold and pest infestation. While the building's systems have generally passed rodent inspections conducted in 2023-2025, an initial inspection in March 2024 noted rat activity. The property, constructed in 2002, has demonstrated a pattern of maintenance challenges that has intensified in recent months, particularly regarding water supply and heating systems.

The building has an established history of responding to violations, with many being certified as corrected, though some remain open as of the latest available data. The HPD has issued multiple violation notices requiring repairs to various building systems, including doors, ventilation, and water infrastructure. While the building has maintained a pest-free record in terms of bedbugs over the past four reporting periods (2020-2023), issues with cockroaches were documented in 2025, and previous violations indicate periodic maintenance challenges. This summary is based on the most recent available data through October 2023, and some events noted in the complaint records may have continued to develop or been addressed since that time.