2164 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 2164 Crotona Avenue in Belmont, owned by Yonatan Bahumi, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints, with an emergency service request as recent as February 2025. Between January and March 2024, the building faced significant heat and hot water problems, with several violations issued, though some complaints were unable to be inspected due to access issues.

The third-floor apartment (Apartment 3) has documented maintenance concerns, including pest infestations reported in March 2024, which were documented by HPD as non-emergency issues. More serious violations were identified in 2024, including lead paint hazards requiring remediation, peeling paint issues, and problems with self-closing doors. The building has also faced rodent infestations, with multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025 showing consistent rat activity, though recent inspections in 2025 indicate ongoing pest control efforts with bait applications.

An Environment Control Board violation from 2020 indicates construction debris was found in common areas, resulting in a penalty. The building's owner has complied with bedbug reporting requirements between 2022-2024, reporting zero infested units in recent filings. While many violations have been marked as "closed," the recurring nature of heating issues and the presence of pests suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property, built in 1910, has been subject to various regulatory requirements, including lead paint hazard controls, heat maintenance obligations, and rodent control measures, reflecting typical challenges for older NYC tenement buildings.