3176 Villa Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The six-unit, three-story building at 3176 Villa Avenue in Norwood, owned by Albert Krasniqi, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since at least 2024, with particular issues regarding heat and hot water systems. Between December 2024 and January 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water throughout the entire building, though inspections indicated these problems were temporarily resolved.

More recently, in March 2025, multiple emergency maintenance requests were filed, including issues with toilets, sinks, windows, and floors, though most of these were subsequently closed. The building has also faced significant electrical infrastructure problems, with violations issued in late 2024 for inadequate lighting in public areas, particularly in hallways. There are active DOB violations from 2023 related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for multiple years.

Of particular concern are several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 regarding Apartment 2, including reports of rodent and cockroach infestations, missing window guards, defective plumbing fixtures, and various maintenance issues affecting the kitchen and bathroom. The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2023 and 2024, consistently showing rat activity, with the most recent inspections in 2024 confirming this persistent issue. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent years (2020-2025), the building's overall maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and pest control.