281 Reservoir Place, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-story building at 281 Reservoir Place in Norwood, owned by Linda Hudson, is a 3-unit property constructed in 1920 that has undergone previous conversion to a Class A building. Between November 2021 and September 2023, the building experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed by tenants through HPD, particularly concentrated between February and April 2022. During this period, there were eleven documented complaints about heating and hot water problems, including one in November 2021 that affected the entire building and several in March 2022 that were duplicate complaints.

The building's maintenance record reveals several significant safety concerns in April 2022, including open violations related to heating system access, window guards, smoke detectors, self-closing doors, and hot water supply issues in Apartment 2. The property also has documented rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing continued pest presence, though the building has passed rodent inspections in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Recent inspection data from 2024-2025 indicates rat activity, though the building's 2024 bedbug report shows no infestations during the previous year. While there were some lighting and sewage issues reported in late 2022, these were resolved promptly.

The building's most recent bedbug filing from 2024 shows no affected units, suggesting successful eradication of these pests, though a previous bedbug violation from 2023 was recorded. As of September 2023, there are several open violations related to building safety systems, including heating system access, smoke detector requirements, and carbon monoxide detection in Apartment 2, though many prior violations have been closed. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system issues, particularly in 2022, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water. While some of these issues have been addressed, the building's age and conversion status suggest ongoing maintenance requirements may be expected.