2133 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-family building at 2133 Bruckner Boulevard in Unionport, currently owned by Anthony Zeolla, has a concerning history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between November 2023 and February 2025, there were seven documented complaints about heat/hot water problems affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, with three complaints in February 2025 alone. Most recently, there were three heat-related complaints in February 2025, though HPD verified these were corrected upon investigation.

The building suffered a heat/hot water outage in December 2024 that could not be inspected due to access issues. The property has also experienced several other maintenance challenges, including a pest (rodent) issue in April 2024 that was investigated without violations being issued, and various violations related to apartment 1F that remain open as of December 2024. These include safety concerns such as missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing doors, and visible mold in the bathroom, along with lead paint hazards identified in multiple areas including the kitchen and bathroom ceilings.

Record shows the building's occupancy has been regularly monitored, with multiple inspections indicating periods of rat activity between 2013-2018, though more recent inspections in 2022 showed compliance. There are also three open violations from April 2024 related to lead paint hazards and a lack of submitted bedbug reports, and one open violation from July 2023 concerning interior hallway paint requirements. The building's documented history includes some irregularities, such as a Department of Buildings complaint regarding illegal conversion from 2020 (which inspectors could not verify access), an active violation from 2018 concerning failure to certify correction on an immediately hazardous violation, and several service requests related to door/window and appliance issues, including a gas range concern in July 2023. Given the historical and ongoing nature of heat/hot water issues and various safety violations in apartment 1F, these aspects represent the most significant concerns in the building's maintenance record.