3332 Hull Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 2-family house at 3332 Hull Avenue in Norwood, owned by Martin Nicaj, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past seven years, with the most recent significant concerns occurring in 2023. These include documented violations for inadequate heat and hot water in the first-floor apartment in March 2023, along with ongoing rodent activity as recently as June 2024. The building has also faced multiple sanitation challenges, particularly regarding garbage/recycling storage issues in Fall 2021, and pest infestations in 2019 that resulted in violations.

A notable pattern of unauthorized rooming unit usage has emerged, with violations issued in July 2019 regarding illegal conversions of the second-floor apartment into multiple single-room occupancy (SRO) units, creating safety and compliance concerns. The property has substantial outstanding Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2019, including a $5,000 penalty for unauthorized conversion from a 2-family to 4-family use, which remains active. The building has experienced various infrastructure problems, including a power outage in January 2020, and there have been two emergency cooking gas-related incidents reported to HPD, one in 2022 and another in March 2023.

An inspection in 2019 revealed the need for repairs to the entrance stoop's masonry treads. The property's rodent inspection history shows a disturbing trend, with multiple instances of rat activity documented in recent years (most recently in 2024), though there were some periods (2022-2023) when inspections passed. The building's maintenance record indicates a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with heating systems, sanitation, and pest control, suggesting ongoing challenges with property upkeep and compliance with housing maintenance codes.