3098 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 6-unit, 3-story residential building at 3098 Decatur Avenue in Norwood, built in 1926 and owned by Sapka Feratovic, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with multiple tenant complaints about heat and hot water problems in 2018, 2019, and most recently in 2021. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including multiple instances of unsanitary conditions such as mold (2019), pest infestations (2019), and plumbing issues (2019), though inspections revealed no violations.

More concerning are the current open violations from November 2024 in Apartment 3A, including missing smoke detector, defective window guards, and missing carbon monoxide detector. The apartment also has notable issues with presumed lead-based paint hazards that require correction. The building's maintenance history shows some irregularities in compliance with inspection requirements, with violations noted in 2019 and 2023 for failure to file boiler inspection reports, though the 2019 violation was dismissed after payment of the penalty.

While rodent inspections from 2015 through 2024 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management, the building's recent history suggests ongoing safety and maintenance concerns. In 2024, a new violation was issued regarding the failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of now. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that many past complaints were resolved without violations being issued, though the pattern of heating system issues and the current open violations suggest persistent maintenance challenges.