2120 Belmont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

2120 Belmont Avenue is a 5-story, 25-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1914, currently owned by Heng Ly. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple service requests in May 2025 regarding water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), pest issues, appliance problems, and ceiling paint/plaster concerns, though inspectors were unable to complete their inspections for these complaints. These follow a similar pattern of complaints from March 2025 involving unsanitary conditions (mold) and radiator plumbing issues.

The building's maintenance history reveals several open housing violations from May 2024, including water-related issues in Apartment 10 (leaky faucet, loose washbasin cabinet) and multiple safety concerns such as a missing carbon monoxide detector in Apartment 4 and general repairs needed to address leaks in the 5th-story public hall bulkhead. Additionally, there are consistent rodent activity reports, with three initial inspections in 2025 (January, February, and July) showing rat activity, though previous inspections in 2024 had passed. The property has maintained a record of bedbug-free status since 2019, with the most recent annual reports showing no infestations or eradications in all six years of reporting. The building's history shows periodic maintenance issues requiring attention, with the most recent cluster of complaints in 2025 representing the highest volume of reported problems in recent years.

Notably, while many recent service calls resulted in closed cases, the inability of HPD to complete inspections in May 2025 raises concerns about unresolved issues. Historical records indicate a range of maintenance matters requiring attention over time, including water leaks, pest control, and safety equipment updates. The property does not appear to have had any bedbug infestations since 2019, maintaining a relatively clean record in this regard. It's worth noting that several complaints from 2025 and 2024, particularly regarding water-related issues and unsanitary conditions, have been classified as emergencies, suggesting these issues have had a significant impact on resident living conditions.