3050 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

3050 Decatur Avenue is a 6-story, 42-unit New Law tenement building located in Norwood and owned by Marku Palush. Built in 1928, the property has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, particularly evident during 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through HPD. During this recent period alone, there were at least eight documented complaints about lack of heat or hot water in the entire building, some of which resulted in violations being issued to the property owner.

The building's elevator system has also been problematic, with several violations and complaints recorded between 2018-2022, including "Multiple Devices on Property" and "Single Device with No Alternate Service" issues, though inspections generally found no violations at the time. Recent rodent-related concerns have emerged, with a March 2025 rat sighting resulting in health department violations, though a June 2025 inspection passed. The building's life safety systems have faced scrutiny, with violations found in late 2019 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as fire egress issues in Apartment 2G. While the building has had multiple emergency violations regarding heat and hot water in recent years, it's worth noting that historical bedbug reports have shown zero infestations since 2019, and the property has generally passed routine maintenance inspections, including some regarding rodent activity.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with the heating system, which seems to require ongoing attention from both the owner and regulatory agencies. While specific building-wide problems have often been resolved following inspections, the frequency of complaints suggests persistent maintenance challenges. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations since 2019, and has generally resolved individual unit violations when they occur, as evidenced by the pattern of certification dates showing corrections being made. Recent inspections indicate some improvement, with the most recent rodent inspection passing, though the March 2025 rat sighting resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections.