17 East 204th Street, Bronx, NY 10468

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 17 East 204th Street in Norwood, owned by David Simon and constructed in 1915, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025. Notable concerns include persistent heating system problems, with multiple heat/hot water complaints recorded in 2025 (including emergencies in March and February).

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints in early 2025 regarding flooring issues, unsanitary conditions including pests, and water leaks. An inspection in July 2024 revealed several violations in apartment 2W, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, door frame repairs, water leaks, and damaged plastered surfaces, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected between August 13-25, 2024. The property has documented historical issues with pest control, as shown by multiple rodent activity inspections and bait applications between 2023-2024, though bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show no confirmed infestations.

The building's maintenance history also reveals some infrastructure concerns, with active Department of Buildings violations from 2019-2023 related to failure to file annual boiler inspections and low pressure inspections. While the building has had various maintenance issues, it's worth noting that most recent complaints have been addressed and closed by HPD, with the exception of the heating system problems which have persisted into 2025. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infested units since 2020, and has shown efforts to address rodent activity through bait applications and inspections.