1244 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family house at 1244 Castle Hill Avenue in Unionport, owned by Rafael Cepeda and constructed in 1935, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. In March 2021, multiple complaints were filed regarding electrical wiring problems, carbon monoxide detector concerns, heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, and water supply plumbing problems.

While inspections were conducted for most of these complaints with no violations found, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access to inspect the heat and hot water complaint, which was classified as an emergency situation. The building also received an active violation in November 2019 for failing to file its 2017 annual boiler inspection report, which remains open as of this date. Earlier records show consistent rodent inspection compliance, with passed inspections in 2010, 2012, and 2013.

In 2021, there was a separate illegal conversion complaint associated with 10462 Castle Hill Avenue, though this was marked as Inspector Unable To Gain Access on the second final attempt. The building's documented history shows a pattern of emergency complaints in March 2021, particularly regarding electrical and safety issues, while more routine maintenance matters, such as the boiler inspection violation, also warrant attention. The property has passed three consecutive rodent inspections from 2010-2013, indicating good pest management during that period.