595 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The three-story, two-family house at 595 Beach Avenue in Clason Point, built in 1925 and currently owned by Segundo Corte, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding water leaks, electrical issues, and heating problems. In late 2023, residents reported both no lighting and heat/hot water issues, though HPD inspections found no violations in the lighting case, and inspectors were unable to access apartments in relation to the heat complaint.

Summer 2023 saw similar problems, including heavy water leaks, which resulted in multiple complaints. The building also faced significant compliance issues in 2022, with five open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to unauthorized dwelling unit conversions, including a B-class violation for mice infestation in Apartment 1 and various maintenance issues in Apartment 1R, such as broken plaster surfaces, water leak problems, and pest infestations. The Department of Buildings issued multiple violations in September 2022, with some related to illegal dwelling unit conversion and unpermitted construction work, including the improper installation of partition walls and bathroom facilities, though three ECB violations were subsequently resolved.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved and recurring issues, particularly in the lower units, including problems with water damage, electrical systems, and pest control. The building's original two-family configuration appears to have been altered based on the numerous violations related to unauthorized unit conversions, and there have been multiple reports of water-related problems affecting various apartments. Compliance inspections from 2023 and 2022 typically found no violations during HPD visits, though previous years showed documented issues requiring attention. While some complaints have been resolved through inspections and repairs, many recent complaints show a continuing pattern of maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety, particularly regarding basic utilities and building systems.