2070 Powell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

2070 Powell Avenue is a 27-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Eddie Tsarsi. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns in 2025 involving power outages and electric range problems that were reportedly corrected. Significant building-wide system failures have been documented, including multiple heat and hot water outages in January 2025, and earlier heating system failures in February 2024. The property has faced various maintenance challenges including plumbing issues, rodent infestations, and unsanitary conditions, particularly affecting Apartment 2A, which was noted for multiple violations in 2024 including mold, water leak problems, and pest infestations.

The building's systems have been subject to scrutiny, with several Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations on record. In 2022, there were violations concerning an unregistered boiler and fuel burner, while various electrical wiring complaints between 2018-2019 raised concerns about infrastructure safety. The property has a history of pest management challenges, with rodent inspections showing failures in 2025 and 2022, though recent bedbug reports indicate no infestations since 2017. Multiple housing maintenance code violations have been issued, with the most recent being an open violation from November 2024 regarding defective plastered surfaces and other maintenance issues.

The building's management has generally addressed violations once cited, though some issues have required multiple complaints to resolve, as evidenced by recurring heat and hot water complaints this year. The property has documented its compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations or eradications between 2018-2025. The building's historical records also show some permitting activity, including electrical and plumbing work permits issued in 2019. While many complaints have been resolved through proper channels, the frequency and nature of recent service requests suggest continuing challenges with basic building systems and maintenance in this older structure.