17 West 182nd Street, Bronx, NY 10453

The 65-unit, 6-story building at 17 West 182nd Street in University Heights, owned by Anthony Gazivoda and constructed in 1936, has experienced significant and ongoing maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between January 2023 and July 2025, the building has faced persistent water-related problems including multiple emergency water leak complaints, the most recent being a heavy flow leak in June 2025. The property has also grappled with electrical and plumbing issues, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections resulting in violations, and there have been concerning patterns of mold and unsanitary conditions requiring emergency attention.

Recent inspections and violations reveal serious safety concerns, including the failure to maintain building exterior walls, with reports of hairline cracks in bricks and damaged mortar joints. The building appears to be facing challenges with its elevator system, as indicated by multiple complaints about the single device on the property with no alternate service between 2020 and 2023. There are also multiple active violations related to fire safety, including obstructed exit passageways and issues with fire escape maintenance.

The building's facade maintenance has been repeatedly cited, with multiple ECB violations related to unsafe conditions and the need for proper ventilation and maintenance of building systems. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations or related problems since 2018. However, more recent health concerns have emerged, including the presence of rat activity, with multiple inspections in 2025 confirming this issue. This building's recent inspection history shows a pattern of recurring issues with various systems and infrastructure, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges that impact resident quality of life.