243 East 202nd Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 8-story, 42-unit residential building at 243 East 202nd Street in Norwood, owned by Alex Gill, was constructed in 2021 and has experienced several maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with the heating and plumbing systems, including multiple heating/hot water emergencies in June 2025, water supply issues in May 2025, and a toilet plumbing emergency from January 2025 that was only resolved in May 2025.

The building has also faced challenges with maintenance and sanitation, including unsanitary conditions related to pest infestations (May 2025) and various interior issues such as ceiling damage and stair maintenance concerns, both of which resulted in inspections and the issuance of violations. While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted inspections in response to these complaints, there have been several instances where inspectors were unable to access the units or complete their evaluations, particularly regarding plumbing and garbage/recycling storage issues.

In terms of pest management, the building has maintained a clean record with no reported bedbug infestations since its construction, with the most recent filings (2024-2025) showing zero infested or re-infested units. Additionally, there was a Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection attempt in January 2025, though the inspector was unable to gain access on their second and final attempt in April 2025. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, it's important to note that there have been prompt inspections and responses to service requests, with violations and emergency responses documented through both HPD and the Department of Buildings.