2323 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2323 Crotona Avenue is a 4-story, 9-unit tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Michael Padernacht. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, with recurring issues particularly evident in early 2025. Between January and April 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding heat and hot water systems, including a concerning pattern of outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Most recently, in April 2025, a severe water leak was reported and inspected by HPD, resulting in new violations. These systemic maintenance issues were preceded by various other concerns, including unsanitary conditions related to pests, mold problems, and deficiencies with building systems. The building's inspection and violation history shows a persistent pattern of maintenance challenges. As of late 2024-2025, there are several open violations related to apartment 2, including documented infestations of roaches and mice.

Other notable issues include multiple violations involving door security, ceiling conditions, and window guards in apartment 6. The boiler system has been a recurring concern, with violations documented in 2021 regarding defective/inoperative conditions, and more recent complaints about access to the boiler room. The most recent inspections have shown some improvement in pest control compliance, though rodent activity was still noted in inspections throughout 2023 and 2024. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in recent years, with no reported infestations since 2019.