2498 Hughes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The three-story, seven-unit tenement building at 2498 Hughes Avenue in Belmont, currently owned by Hughes Gardens LLC and constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most significantly, there is an ongoing water leak problem reported in April 2024 that remains unresolved as of August 2024, with HPD unable to gain access for inspection. Two open violations from August 2024 concern the fire escape system, including issues with a missing shoe connection and rust that requires attention.

The building has a concerning pattern of unfiled safety inspections, with active violations dating back to 2019 for failure to file annual boiler and low pressure inspections. The property has consistently demonstrated good performance in pest management, as evidenced by five consecutive years of bedbug reporting showing zero infestations between 2020 and 2024. The building's recent maintenance history shows mixed results with respect to safety and compliance.

While it has passed all rodent inspections except for one failure in March 2023, which was designated as "Other Reasons," this pattern suggests generally effective pest control. However, the open violations and unresolved water leak issue point to ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since their implementation, maintaining a record of zero infested units. The building's age and history as a New Law tenement are reflected in the variety of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding life safety systems such as the fire escape and boiler equipment.