2442 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2442 Prospect Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in the Belmont neighborhood, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by John Vincenzi. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over recent years, with multiple complaints registered through 2022 and 2018 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though most were resolved through HPD intervention. The building underwent a comprehensive inspection in April 2023, resulting in several violations, including defective plaster and paint surfaces, missing smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors in the basement apartment, as well as defective self-closing doors at both the boiler room and basement apartment entrance.

These violations were certified as corrected by May 2023. Recent health and safety concerns have centered around animal-related issues, with the most recent complaints in 2024 regarding unsanitary animal conditions and illegal pets, though inspectors were unable to access the property in one instance. The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record since 2021, consistently showing zero infestation cases.

Recent rodent inspections show variable results, with the most recent (June 2025) passing, but previous inspections in 2024 and 2023 indicated rat activity, interspersed with compliance passes. The property has a history of maintenance issues from 2018-2019, including problems with boiler safety features, window repairs, and general building conditions, though many of these violations have been resolved. The building's heating system has been a recurring concern, with multiple emergency complaints between 2018-2022, though typically resolved promptly by HPD interventions.