2382 Hughes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The five-story, 17-unit building at 2382 Hughes Avenue in Belmont, currently owned by Brian Dulitz, has experienced numerous maintenance and health-related issues in recent months. Most notably, there is an ongoing rodent infestation problem, with multiple inspections between January to July 2025 consistently finding rat activity, including three inspections in April 2025 alone.

The building has also faced significant heating issues, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints recorded in March and April 2025, some of which were building-wide problems affecting multiple apartments. Recent violations from December 2024 inspections of Apartment 15 indicate various maintenance issues, including mold problems in the bathroom, broken radiator shut-off valve, and multiple paint-related violations requiring repairs to walls and ceiling.

The building has experienced water-related issues, with emergency complaints in April 2025 regarding heavy water flow, and ongoing violations noted in December 2024 related to water leaks in public staircases on multiple stories. While there have been no recorded bedbug incidents since 2021 and the building's rodent control program has shown some compliance efforts, the persistent nature of recent complaints, particularly regarding heat, water, and rodent problems, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Public health concerns were recently documented with a rat sighting in April 2025 that resulted in violations being found by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, indicating a need for continued attention to building conditions.