391 Bronx River Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The 8-story, 86-unit building at 391 Bronx River Avenue in Clason Point, owned by Andrew Kleiman, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues since its construction in 2014. Most recently, between November 2024 and February 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building currently has three open violations from June 2023 involving defects in the fire retardant material and inadequate paint on the 8th floor elevator lobby ceiling.

Historical maintenance records show persistent plumbing and pest issues, including a significant problem with cockroaches in 2022 (Apartment 1P4) and ongoing bedbug infestations with the most recent report in 2024 showing infestation in four units. The building has had multiple violations related to individual apartment maintenance, including problems with shower fixtures, bathrooms, and water systems in various units between 2021 and 2022. The Department of Buildings has documented various compliance issues, including a failure to file the required FISP Cycle 9A Technical Report by February 2022, which remains active as of 2023.

Inspection records show periodic attention to building systems, including a January 2022 inspection that resulted in no violations being found regarding boiler functionality. Bedbug reports between 2018 and 2024 indicate fluctuating infestation levels, with the most recent 2024 filing showing four units affected but all successfully treated. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water complaints, with multiple incidents requiring HPD intervention, particularly notable in the winter months when these systems are most critically needed.