2301 Turnbull Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

2301 Turnbull Avenue is a two-family house in Unionport, built in 1941 and currently owned by Paul Dustenberg. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations, with the most recent being open complaints for both building-wide and apartment-specific heating problems as of April 2025. There are also current open issues with water leaks and mold conditions.

The property has a history of water-related problems, including several water supply complaints in 2024, and electrical issues were documented in March-April 2025 with no lighting concerns. Significant ongoing violations relate to an allegedly illegal conversion from a two-family to three-family dwelling status, with corresponding violations for illegal cooking spaces and unauthorized living conditions in a cellar apartment, documented in May 2024. The second-floor apartment (APT 2FL) has multiple open violations from late 2023 regarding inadequate heat supply, interior plaster and paint issues, and mold conditions in the bathroom. The building's maintenance history includes some successful inspections, such as for rodent compliance in 2019, though there have been several inspection access issues noted in the complaint records, particularly regarding boiler and illegal conversion inspections in 2024-2025.

The property has shown consistent problems with basic services and maintenance, particularly heating and water systems, with most recent complaints indicating ongoing concerns. The building has multiple open violations as of April 2025, including issues with heat/hot water, water leaks, mold, and unauthorized dwelling conditions. While some historical violations have been closed, particularly those concerning lighting issues and certain water problems, the persistence of various open complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone inspections for rodent compliance, achieving passing results in recent years, though earlier inspections showed failed results for various reasons.