2465 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The five-story, 32-unit building at 2465 Crotona Avenue in Belmont, built in 1926 and currently owned by Maria Constanzo, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding paint/plaster issues on walls and ceilings, a heavy water leak, and concerns about a broken window guard, with some of these complaints resulting in Housing Maintenance Code violations. The building has also faced recurring plumbing and water supply issues, with an emergency complaint in early 2025 and a previous complaint from January 2025 that Inspector was unable to access.

In October 2024, several violations were issued regarding apartment 5B, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, floor tiles, and an infestation of cockroaches, though these were certified as corrected by November 2024. The property has shown some concerning patterns with safety and maintenance issues, including multiple water-related problems, heating system access issues, and security concerns such as a broken window guard. More positively, recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown some improvement, with the most recent inspection passing, though there were indications of rat activity earlier this year.

The building also has active violations regarding the failure to display energy efficiency scores as required by code, dating back to 2021 and 2022. Fortunately, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years, with only one incident recorded in 2022 that was resolved. The property has undergone regular inspections and has shown some responsiveness to violations, though several unresolved issues remain that affect tenant safety and comfort.