2160 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, two-unit New Law tenement building at 2160 Crotona Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Shlomo Denti, was constructed in 1910 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in early 2022, the building underwent multiple heating and hot water system failures, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with several emergency complaints filed and subsequent violations issued regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply. The building has also faced recurring plumbing issues, particularly in early 2022, with multiple complaints about water supply problems, though some investigations found no violations.

More recent concerns include two violations identified in July 2023 regarding the front porch ceiling on the first story, specifically requiring repairs to fire retardant material and repainting with light colored paint. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record since 2020, consistently showing zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management. However, rodent issues have been a significant concern in recent years, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, though some earlier inspections in 2024 and 2023 had passed.

The building's violation history shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring correction, including a 2022 violation concerning illegal gate fastenings, damaged vinyl siding, and various heating system deficiencies. While many of these violations have been resolved, as indicated by their "Closed" status, the recent rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest control. The property's bedbug reporting from December 2024 and earlier periods consistently shows no infestation cases, indicating effective management in this regard.