3450 Gates Place, Bronx, NY 10467

3450 Gates Place, a 6-story, 43-unit residential building in Norwood built in 1937, has experienced significant mechanical and maintenance issues in recent years. Between February and March 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages throughout the building, with three separate incidents requiring HPD investigations. These complaints were often linked with water supply issues, as indicated by six emergency plumbing complaints during the same period.

The building has two active Housing Maintenance Code violations as of December 2024, including a Class C violation regarding heat and hot water issues affecting apartment 6B, and a Class B violation concerning multiple problems in apartment 3F, which include missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water leak issues, pest infestation, and various repair needs. The building's systems have faced sustained scrutiny, evidenced by ongoing elevator service concerns with an active complaint filed in December 2024 regarding single device operation. There are also two active Department of Buildings violations regarding failure to submit required exterior wall inspection reports, with associated penalties of $1,250 and $6,250.

Infrastructure issues have been recurring, with previous inspections revealing exterior wall problems, including cracked steps and eroded mortar joints. While the building has maintained an active pest control program, with rodent baiting consistently reported in 2023, there have been notable issues with building systems and infrastructure maintenance that suggest ongoing operational challenges. The most recent bedbug reporting from 2024 indicates no infestations during the specified period.