2511 Hughes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 9-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 2511 Hughes Avenue in Belmont, built in 1907 and currently owned by Joel Abreu, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with notable complaints about heat and hot water affecting the entire building in January 2025, January 2024, and December 2022. The building underwent multiple emergency inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in February-March 2023, revealing various maintenance issues including problems with doors, plumbing (radiators), water leaks, ceiling conditions, and instances of mold, though no violations were ultimately issued from these inspections.

A serious safety concern was identified in March 2023 when violations were issued for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 6A, though these were certified corrected by April 2023. The building's violation history indicates several ongoing safety requirements that need attention, as shown by open violations from 2018 related to gas leak procedures, housing information guides, and notice requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as a 2021 open violation regarding a broken vestibule door lock.

The property has maintained a good track record regarding pest control, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2024 showing no active infestations, though records from 2020-2021 indicated successful eradication of infestations in all 9 units at that time. Regular rodent inspections have been consistently passed each year from 2019 through 2025, indicating effective pest management practices. The building's heating system appears to be a recurring maintenance challenge, with three emergency heat/hot water complaints in the past 2.5 years, and the absence of violations from these complaints suggests that while some issues are verified, they may not be fully resolved.