2353 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2353 Crotona Avenue is a 21-unit, 5-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by ICP Crotona LLC. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly during late 2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed between November and December 2024 regarding these essential services. More recently, in April 2025, there were multiple complaints about pest infestations and a toilet issue, resulting in housing code violations.

The building's unit 3B appears to have particularly significant maintenance issues as of December 2024, with multiple open violations including problems with water leaks, mold, electrical fixtures, and various structural elements such as ceilings and bathroom tiles. These violations include missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though some violations were previously resolved, such as issues with a steam riser and a bathroom fan. The property has demonstrated some rodent-related challenges over the past few years, with inspections showing mixed results. Most recently, in March 2025, it passed a rodent inspection, though several previous inspections in 2024 and 2023 had shown rat activity or other compliance issues.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported incidents in all annual filings from 2019 through 2024. Historical complaints from 2022 regarding egress and potential illegal conversion were investigated but no violations were found. The current status of the building shows several open violations as of March 2025, particularly in unit 3B, which has been the subject of multiple housing maintenance code violations related to safety systems (smoke/carbon monoxide detectors), plumbing, and various structural issues. While some recent inspections have passed, the pattern of recurring complaints, particularly regarding heat and pest issues, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.