30 Buchanan Place, Bronx, NY 10453

30 Buchanan Place is a 47-unit, 5-story residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by Emrush Zeqaj. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly notable concerns emerging in 2024-2025. Most recently, there were two separate incidents in April 2025 involving bathtub/shower issues and electrical lighting problems, where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has a history of plumbing and electrical issues, including multiple complaints about bathtubs/showers (both in 2024 and 2025), and a significant emergency plumbing issue involving a toilet in December 2024. The property faced serious concerns following a fire incident affecting the 4th floor in January 2024, with violations issued for fire damage cleanup required in the 4G apartment and public hall areas of the 4th and 5th stories, as well as various other safety concerns including defective fire escapes and broken windows. The building has ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints. As of late 2023, there were three active violations related to failure to file External Low Pressure Inspections for 2018-2020.

Recent rodent inspections show a pattern of rat activity in 2024-2025, with multiple failed inspections. The property has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements between 2019 and 2024, showing no recorded infestations. While there have been numerous repairs and maintenance requests processed through HPD and the Dept of Buildings, including plumbing, electrical, and sanitation issues, many inspections have been hindered by lack of access to affected units. The building has received various permits over the years for maintenance and repair work, with the most recent significant activity occurring in 2022-2023, including plumbing and electrical work.