3349 Hull Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

3349 Hull Avenue is a 62-unit, 6-story "New Law Tenement" building located in Norwood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Nicolas Gatica. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, most recently reported in April 2025. There were also significant water-related issues in early 2025, with complaints about both slow and heavy water leaks that could not be inspected due to access issues. The building has documented rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing this problem between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent inspection in May 2025 passed with no rodent activity noted.

The property has faced several maintenance challenges as evidenced by a pattern of Housing Maintenance Code violations. Notably, in late 2024, Apartment 3L was found to have multiple issues including electrical wiring problems, water leak concerns, and defective plaster surfaces. There are also historical concerns regarding illegal conversions, with complaints recorded in both 2018 and earlier this year, though these complaints could not be fully investigated due to access issues. Building systems and safety compliance have been a recurring theme in violations, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and window repairs.

The Department of Buildings issued multiple violations in 2018-2019 related to work done without proper permits, particularly concerning gas dryer installations in the basement, along with concerns about sprinkler system requirements and excessive storage of combustible materials. While most violations have been resolved, there is one active violation regarding the lack of required sprinkler system installation for newly installed gas dryers. Recent bedbug reports show no infestation cases in the past three years, suggesting effective pest management in this area. The building's age and history as a former tenement property are reflected in the nature of many maintenance issues, including concerns about common areas and individual unit systems. The property has demonstrated some difficulty in timely access for inspections, as shown in multiple requests, particularly for water-related issues and appliance concerns.