3524 Hull Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 6-story, 66-unit Brownstone apartment building at 3524 Hull Avenue in Norwood, owned by Luis Delacruz, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being a cluster of 8 complaints recorded on May 13, 2025, involving problems with walls, flooring, cabinet, and various appliances including refrigerators, ranges, and bathroom fixtures. These complaints were notable for an HPD Inspector being unable to gain access to conduct inspections despite leaving notification cards and sending follow-up letters. The building has a documented history of elevator-related concerns, particularly between 2021-2023, when multiple complaints about single device service and no alternate service were filed, though inspections typically found no violations.

Significant maintenance violations were issued against Apartment 3B following a December 2024 inspection, including issues with paint condition, window repair needs, bathroom tiles, carbon monoxide detector requirements, floor conditions, and lead paint concerns, though these were certified as corrected by January 2025. The building's systems and infrastructure have been a recurring focus of complaints, including multiple violations related to the fire safety systems, particularly the elevator and its emergency services. Environmental Control Board violations from 2021-2022 suggest various compliance and improper work issues requiring corrections, though many were ultimately dismissed or resolved through compliance.

The property appears to maintain a relatively clean pest management record in recent years, with no bedbug incidents reported between 2022-2025 and rat activity only recorded in one inspection in recent years (2023). The owner's response to recent tenant complaints has been concerning, as evidenced by multiple recent HPD complaints where inspectors could not access units for inspection. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of addressed issues and some recurring problems, particularly related to the age of the building (constructed in 1928) and its systems, though the property has passed recent rodent inspections as of 2025.