2144 Crotona Parkway, Bronx, NY 10460

2144 Crotona Parkway, a 5-story, 44-unit New Law Tenement built in 1931, has been experiencing persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with at least 12 documented complaints between February and June, including both apartment-specific and building-wide concerns. The building has a history of maintenance challenges, evidenced by multiple inspections in 2024-2025 revealing rodent activity, with several inspections resulting in bait application between 2023-2025. A significant cluster of violations was documented in December 2024 in Apartment B, including issues with pest infestations (mice and vermin mites), defective vinyl floor tiles, damaged plaster surfaces, and non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations were certified as corrected by December 19, 2024.

The building's mechanical systems have been concerning, particularly regarding the boiler operations. Multiple complaints were filed in 2022-2023 about the boiler's condition, including a 2022 Environmental Control Board violation referencing improper storage of oil, excessive soot issues, and maintenance concerns. The property has also faced challenges with building safety and code compliance, including violations for failure to file required energy benchmarking reports in 2021, and continuing issues with displaying energy efficiency scores as required by the Administrative Code. Regular inspections between 2023-2025 have shown mixed results, with repeated findings of rat activity despite some baiting efforts, indicating ongoing pest control challenges.

The building's current owner, Lum Pelinkovic, has maintained the property through various inspections and corrections, including addressing numerous maintenance code violations between late 2024 and 2025. While some historical issues have been resolved, the ongoing nature of heat/hot water complaints and recent pest control challenges suggest persistent maintenance concerns. The building has maintained a "No Violations Warranted" status for several recent inspections, though previous violations indicate a history of maintenance challenges that required attention. Bedbug reports consistently show no infestation cases from 2019-2024, suggesting effective management of this particular issue.