2171 Belmont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

This two-family house at 2171 Belmont Avenue, owned by Jacob Brach, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, particularly regarding heating and water systems. The most pressing concerns have been numerous heat and hot water complaints, with six such cases reported between December 2024 and June 2025, two of which resulted in violations being issued.

There were also multiple plumbing issues reported, including two separate water supply complaints in January 2025, and one slow water leak incident. Notable challenges in addressing these complaints include several instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to the affected apartments, particularly during January-February 2025 when there were complaints about unsanitary conditions and mold that could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building, constructed in 1901 in the Belmont neighborhood, appears to have maintained a relatively stable condition in terms of pest management, as evidenced by bedbug reports showing zero infestations or related activity for the past two reporting periods (2023-2024 and 2024-2025). While the heating and plumbing issues suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges, the fact that many service requests were resolved quickly, often within a few days, indicates that the property management is generally responsive to tenant concerns, though access issues have sometimes impeded thorough inspections and prompt resolution of certain problems. The building's code violations, primarily related to heating systems, suggest that while most complaints are addressed, there are some recurring infrastructure challenges that have persisted over this period.