2501 Hughes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The two-family house at 2501 Hughes Avenue in Belmont, owned by Steven Kashanian, has undergone significant construction activity since 2022. The 102-year-old building, currently containing 7 units, experienced a series of construction-related issues throughout 2023-2024, particularly during April 2024 when three Environmental Control Board violations were issued against Steel Tone Construction for safety violations involving unauthorized equipment use and inadequate pedestrian protection, resulting in penalties totaling $13,990.

Multiple construction-related complaints were filed in March 2024, though inspections generally found no violations at that time. The building has maintained a good record for pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past four years (2022-2025), and all recent rodent inspections (2022-2025) have generally passed, with only one instance of rat activity noted in September 2022. The property has experienced consistent construction activity, with multiple permit issuances between 2022-2024, including recently issued permits in March 2024 for alternate construction work.

While the building's construction phase has generated numerous complaints and violations, it is worth noting that most inspections have found no violations at the time of inspection. The current status as of March 2025 shows no outstanding bedbug or rodent issues, and the recent complaints have generally followed proper channels with appropriate closures, suggesting improved oversight and compliance. The building's construction activity appears to have stabilized as of 2024, with all recent permits being properly documented through the Department of Buildings system.