2525 Aqueduct Avenue West, Bronx, NY 10468

Located at 2525 Aqueduct Avenue West in Kingsbridge, this 5-story, 51-unit residential building was constructed in 1923 and is currently owned by Keny Pretel. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints filed between January and February 2025, though many of these were reportedly resolved promptly. More recently, in April 2025, five separate complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues including pests, electrical outlets, cabinets, refrigerator problems, and intercom/buzzer systems - all of which were closed without inspection due to access issues. The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns.

A series of violations were documented between 2019 and 2024, including heating system deficiencies (2019, 2024), door security issues (2023), and window frame problems (2024). Notably, there were confirmed violations for roach infestation in Apartment A2 (2019) and heat supply issues in Apartment 2B (2024). The property has also faced challenges with building systems, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings complaints, including concerns about illegal conversions (2020, 2025), plumbing issues (2022), and a defective boiler complaint (2022). Environmental violations were recorded in 2022 for wastewater leakage, resulting in a $625 penalty.

Recent inspections show that while the building has passed several rodent inspections in 2022-2024, there were notable failures for rat activity in 2021. The property has maintained an active compliance record for bedbug reporting since 2019, with zero reported infestations or eradication efforts. Three open violations remain on file with the Department of Buildings as of 2023, including failures to file annual boiler inspection reports (2019), external low-pressure inspection (2023), and annual benchmarking report (2019). The building's safety profile shows consistent reporting and prompt response to most maintenance issues, though recurring problems with heating systems and various building systems suggest some persistence of underlying infrastructure challenges.