2473 Hughes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 2473 Hughes Avenue in Belmont, owned by Aryeh Assouline and constructed in 1925, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations and improper garbage/recycling storage, as well as a damp spot water leak.

These complaints, along with others from 2023 concerning water leaks and ceiling plaster issues, were closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access for proper evaluation. A significant emergency complaint about loss of heat and hot water affecting the entire building was recorded in March 2019, though it was reported that these services were restored promptly. The building's recent maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding water-related issues, with multiple complaints in 2023 and 2025 indicating ongoing moisture problems.

While the property appears to have maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements between 2019 and 2024, showing zero reported infested units and successful eradications, there has been a noteworthy pattern of rodent activity. Though recent inspections in 2025 showed passed results, there were instances of rat activity reported in late 2024. The building's HPD records also indicate a violation in 2022 related to the filing of annual bedbug reports, which was eventually addressed through proper compliance in 2024.