218 Howe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The two-family house at 218 Howe Avenue in Castle Hill, owned by Eric Moore, has experienced several notable incidents since its construction in 2001. Most significantly, in August 2021, the property faced multiple heating system-related issues, including a radiator problem and inadequate hot water supply, both classified as emergency complaints.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) investigated these complaints, issuing violations specifically for a defective furnace and inadequate hot water at all fixtures in the apartment located on the 4th floor, which took until late September 2021 to resolve. Another HPD investigation during this period found no violations related to the radiator issue, while a Department of Buildings complaint regarding a defective boiler was closed in September 2021 without any violations being warranted at the time of inspection.

Most recently, in March 2025, there is an active complaint with the Department of Buildings regarding possible illegal commercial or manufacturing use in the residential zone, though as of now no inspection or disposition has been recorded for this complaint. Given the nature of these complaints, particularly the heating system issues in 2021 and the current active complaint regarding zoning use, it's clear there have been ongoing concerns related to building systems and compliance with residential use regulations. The building's relatively recent construction (2001) and classification as a two-family house suggest it was originally designed for single-family use, with some modifications or usage patterns having changed over time.