3040 Hull Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 28-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 3040 Hull Avenue in Norwood, owned by Besnik Celaj, has experienced persistent heating system issues throughout early 2025, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints documented in January and February 2025. There has been a notable pattern of heating system problems, with similar complaints emerging in previous years, including early 2024, early 2023, and multiple occurrences in 2022. The building has faced other significant maintenance issues, including a serious rat infestation problem throughout early 2023, with multiple inspections revealing rat activity and the application of bait systems from January to March 2023, though a subsequent rodent inspection in May 2024 reported passing results.

Recent violation notices from July 2024 indicate several maintenance concerns, including a requirement to install gas leak safety procedures posting in the public hall, address encumbrances in common areas, and repair or replace defective self-closing doors at the building entrance. Specific unit-level issues were documented in apartment 1C in 2024, including problems with bathroom ceiling plaster, water leaks, and door frame conditions. The building's bedbug inspection records from 2020-2024 indicate no infestations during the past five reporting periods, showing successful eradication history.

The property has undergone multiple HPD inspections addressing various complaints, with many heat-related issues being resolved through tenant verification, suggesting ongoing challenges with the building's heating system infrastructure. The building's maintenance history reveals consistent heat/hot water problems, particularly during winter months, along with periodic issues with building security (doors), plumbing, and various maintenance needs. The property's record shows a pattern of addressing violations and complaints, though some issues have required multiple inspections or follow-ups to verify resolution. The most recent data indicates continued attention to building systems and maintenance requirements through HPD inspections and violations, while also demonstrating successful compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and recent rodent inspections.