3190 Hull Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 27-unit, 5-story building at 3190 Hull Avenue in Norwood, owned by Besnik Celaj, has a history of various maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1918. Most recently, in October 2023, a rat sighting was reported that resulted in Department of Health findings of violations, requiring follow-up inspections. The property has experienced recurring rat activity throughout 2023-2024, with inspections showing consistent evidence of infestation, though there were periods of bait application in early 2023.

The building has encountered multiple heating and appliance issues, including a building-wide heat complaint in January 2021 (no violations found), and a specific apartment heat complaint in February 2020 that resulted in violations. Various appliance problems have been reported and generally resolved, including issues with electric/gas ranges and refrigerators. Notably, in December 2024, multiple violations were cited in Apartment 2 regarding safety equipment and maintenance, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water leak issues, peeling paint, and lead paint concerns, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected in January 2025.

The building's documentation shows consistent attention to bedbug prevention, with no reported infestations in the past five years (2019-2024). There have been multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage between 2020-2023, though inspections generally found no violations. The property has maintained compliance with egress requirements since a 2018 inspection found no violations. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues typical of older NYC tenements, it has generally addressed violations when cited, with the most recent concerns focused on lead paint and safety equipment in one apartment.