2322 Hughes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2322 Hughes Avenue is a 4-story, 20-unit New Law tenement building located in the Belmont neighborhood, built in 1915 and currently owned by Gideon Stryker. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent incident occurring in January 2025 involving heat and hot water problems throughout the building. Between April and December 2024, multiple emergency complaints were recorded, including issues with water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), safety concerns regarding smoke detectors, and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests.

Notably, apartment 13 had multiple violations issued in December 2024, concerning non-functioning smoke detectors, missing window guards, inoperable carbon monoxide detectors, and pest infestations, along with various maintenance issues including water damage and plaster repairs. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of persistent system deficiencies, particularly related to plumbing and safety systems. A bedbug infestation was reported in 2024, though prior years showed no such incidents.

The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny, with violations related to an unpermitted business sign in 2021 that resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations totaling $8,750 in penalties. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with one instance of rat activity noted in February 2025, though subsequent inspections passed. The Department of Buildings conducted various permit issuances and violations between 2019-2022, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance activities. While some issues have been resolved through inspections and violations, the building continues to exhibit recurring maintenance concerns that affect multiple units.