2006 Homer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

2006 Homer Avenue is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 2006 and currently owned by Maria Villanueva. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating systems, evidenced by multiple Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints and violations between 2020 and 2022, including an entire building heat outage in October 2020 and apartment-specific outages in March 2020 and November 2022. The building has also faced several electrical issues, with documented power outages in October 2022 and March 2020, and specific electrical violations reported in 2022.

More recently, in August 2023, a rat sighting was reported and resulted in Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) violations, though a subsequent October 2023 inspection passed. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment. Notable violations from October 2022 include documented pest infestations (both mice and roaches) in apartment 3, electrical service deficiencies, and various maintenance requirements such as roof repairs and fire safety compliance.

The property has complied with bedbug reporting requirements for 2022-2024, showing no reported infestations during this period. Multiple inspections related to rodent control have been conducted, with the most recent October 2023 inspection passing compliance. The building's records also indicate various general maintenance issues having been addressed over the years, such as problems with cooking gas, appliance functionality, and missing signage. A significant electrical work permit was issued in February 2019, suggesting some infrastructure improvements have been undertaken.