2172 Anthony Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The five-story, 22-unit tenement building at 2172 Anthony Avenue in Fordham, built in 1916 and owned by Heng Ly, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past five years, with three separate incidents noted in January 2025 alone, including both apartment-specific and entire building outages. The building underwent a significant event in January 2021 when it suffered fire damage affecting approximately 50% of the front roof, requiring substantial repairs to the roofing and framing.

This incident triggered multiple Department of Buildings violations related to structural stability and safety, though these were ultimately dismissed in October 2023 after proper repairs were documented. Following this event, there were also various housing maintenance code violations recorded in 2022, including issues with self-closing doors, peeling paint, and window guards, most of which have since been addressed. The building has maintained consistent rodent control compliance, passing all inspections from 2020 through 2025.

Regular bedbug reporting from 2019 to the present shows zero infestations in the building, indicating effective pest management. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, the property has generally responded to violations, with most being promptly addressed and closed. Recent inspections in 2023-2025 have shown consistent compliance with basic health and safety requirements, though the recurring heat system issues remain a notable pattern in the building's maintenance history.