254 East 206th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The 4-story, 6-unit building at 254 East 206th Street in Norwood, owned by Nexhmedin Zeqiri and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, including a December 2023 emergency complaint that was closed without inspection access, and a March 2020 building-wide incident where heat and hot water were reported restored during inspection.

The building has also faced various habitability challenges, including pest infestations in 2023 and 2020, and multiple maintenance code violations related to poor flooring, ceiling conditions, and mold issues, particularly affecting the 3rd floor apartment. There are concerning fire safety and exit accessibility issues documented, with active Department of Buildings environmental violations from 2019 regarding blocked exits and fire escape access, as well as multiple open violations related to external low pressure inspection filings between 2018-2023. The building has shown persistent problems with pest management, as evidenced by multiple rat activity inspections between 2020 and 2024, with the most recent showing compliance in August 2024.

Recent repairs and maintenance needs include flooring issues (noted in multiple complaints), unsanitary conditions, and problems with appliances such as refrigerators. The property has received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring bedbug report filings, though some violations were previously addressed successfully, including repairs to a kitchen west wall in 3F and various bathroom issues. While some maintenance issues have been resolved, including recent floor repairs in March 2025, other violations remain open, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges for the building.