91 Van Cortlandt Ave E, Bronx, NY 10463

This 50-unit, 6-story residential building at 91 Van Cortlandt Ave E in Kingsbridge, owned by Daniel Utate and constructed in 1963, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints filed between January and March 2025 affecting the entire building. While these complaints were typically resolved relatively quickly, often within 24-48 hours, they indicate a troubling pattern of heating system instability.

The building is also facing several long-term maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building facade upkeep and multiple outstanding violations from 2023 for failure to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2022. The property had notable facade maintenance issues documented in 2021, including brick wall conditions that resulted in a $3,125 penalty. Recent inspections in 2025 have shown mixed results regarding pest control, with rodent activity detected in January 2025 but passing a compliance inspection in March 2025.

The building's most significant interior maintenance problems seem to be concentrated in apartment 5E, as documented in 2024 inspections, with multiple violations related to window repairs, carbon monoxide detector issues, bathroom tile repairs, and plumbing fixtures that remain open as of 2024. However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years. The property's management has shown some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by regular closure of service requests and some certifications of correction, but the recurring nature of heating system complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.