2542 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The five-story, 11-unit building at 2542 Creston Avenue in Fordham, owned by Tony Guillen, has experienced several ongoing maintenance issues since 2023. Most notably, there have been persistent problems with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between February and October 2023, though these were generally resolved upon HPD's follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced recurring sanitation challenges, particularly regarding garbage and recycling storage, with the most recent complaints from April 2025 still remaining open. The property has an apparent rodent infestation problem, as evidenced by multiple "Rat Activity" inspections in 2024 and 2025, though recent inspections in March 2025 showed some improvement with a "Passed" compliance result. Several significant violations remain unresolved, including issues with the heating system access (C violation from 2022) and various maintenance problems in apartment 5S noted in 2021.

These include defective window guards, carbon monoxide detector issues, floor repairs, and door problems, all of which have current "Open" status. The building's exterior has experienced structural concerns, with multiple complaints between 2022 and 2023 regarding a bulging/cracked retaining wall, leading to both environmental control board violations and partial vacate orders. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent filings from 2024 showing zero infested units.