2444 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The two-story, three-unit building at 2444 Prospect Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Issaka Maguizo, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since at least 2018, with the most significant problems occurring in the heating and water systems. There have been multiple documented complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, with emergencies reported in late 2020, late 2019, and late 2018, while HPD inspections were often unable to gain access to verify conditions. In October 2020, the building faced several simultaneous maintenance issues requiring inspection, including water leaks, refrigerator problems, pest infestations, and ceiling damage, resulting in multiple violations.

The building currently has two open violations from 2020, including one for ceiling damage and another for door issues in the first-floor apartment. Recent inspections give cause for concern about ongoing maintenance challenges. As of 2024-2025, there has been recurring rat activity documented through multiple inspections, with the most recent findings in June 2025, December 2024, and January 2024 showing continued pest management challenges.

While the building has maintained compliance with the bedbug reporting requirement, submitting reports for 2021-2022 showing no infestations, the persistent rodent issues suggest ongoing pest management concerns. The building's oldest documented heating system issues date back to 2018, and despite some complaints being marked as resolved, the frequency and nature of the heating system problems suggest this remains a significant building systems challenge. Additionally, the property has multiple open violations from 2020 regarding various maintenance issues, including water damage, pest problems, and appliance concerns in the first-floor apartment.