2259 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The six-story, 42-unit residential building at 2259 Creston Avenue in Fordham, owned by Palja Gazivoda, has faced significant and ongoing heating and maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, between January 2025 and April 2025, there were over ten documented instances of heating and hot water system failures affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, triggering emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation (HPD).

While some complaints were resolved promptly, others required multiple follow-ups and inspections, indicating persistent system deficiencies. Additional concerns emerged in late 2024, particularly in December, when Apartment 4E was cited for multiple violations including lack of hot water, gas supply issues, and pest infestations, while Apartment 1B faced problems with a defective smoke detector and roach infestation. The building's infrastructure has also come under scrutiny, with active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to façade maintenance and elevator service.

Three ECB violations from 2024 highlight concerns about the building's exterior condition, particularly cracked brick masonry between the 2nd and 6th floors, while a 2024 elevator violation and 2024 gas utility referral suggest ongoing mechanical and utility service challenges. Recent rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with three failures documented between 2024 and 2025, though the most recent July 2025 inspection passed. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a record of zero documented bedbug infestations in recent years, according to official reporting data.