2471B Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The three-unit, three-story building at 2471B Crotona Avenue in Belmont, owned by Anthony Colangelo and constructed in 2007, has experienced several concerning recurring issues, most notably with pests and sanitation. In mid-2024, two complaints about pest-related unsanitary conditions were filed with HPD, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Historically, the building has documented significant problems with moisture and mold, including a 2019 incident where violations were issued for mold conditions in the basement public hall closet, affecting approximately 11 square feet on multiple walls.

Water-related issues have also been problematic, with a heavy flow water leak complaint recorded in 2019, though no violations were issued following inspection. The building's rodent inspection history from 2022 to 2025 shows a pattern of challenges, with multiple instances of rat activity reported in 2022 (December), 2023 (June), and inspections failing for other reasons in 2025 (June). Most recently, two rodent-related complaints were documented in 2024, though HPD's reportable summary does not indicate violations.

The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2020, with no documented infestations or eradications in the annual reporting periods from 2021 to present, including the most recent filing for 2024-2025 showing zero infested units. Despite these issues, the building has generally complied with reporting requirements, including the filing of annual bedbug reports, though a 2021 violation was noted for failure to submit the required documentation. While some problems appear to have been addressed through inspections, the recurring nature of pest and sanitation issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and upkeep.