2048 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, two-family house at 2048 Arthur Avenue in Tremont, constructed in 2006 and currently owned by Francisco Cabreja Pena, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in July 2024. During this period, multiple complaints were filed and subsequently inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health (DOHMH), including issues with plumbing (toilet), water leaks (slow leak), various unsanitary conditions (pests), ventilation problems, and concerns with paint/plaster (ceiling) and window frames.

All these inspections were conducted between July 20-22, 2024, though notably, no violations were issued in these cases. Earlier in 2024, between March 28 and April 22, there were additional complaints regarding a gas/electric range and pest issues, some of which could not be inspected due to access issues. The building has also faced some scrutiny regarding its structural compliance, with a complaint about illegal conversion filed in March 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify this claim.

However, it's worth mentioning that the property has maintained a successful record in rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2019 to June 2025, suggesting effective pest management practices over an extended period. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues, the property management has generally responded to complaints, though some inspections could not be completed due to access problems. The most recent complaints from 2024 have all been closed, with the Department of Health sending letters to the owner regarding certain conditions that required correction.