2251 Newbold Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 2251 Newbold Avenue in Unionport, owned by Sitadai Deo, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly concerning mold and pest problems. Most notably, in September 2023, residents reported both pest infestations and mold issues, with HPD unable to gain access to inspect the pest complaint.

During 2021, the building underwent several inspections revealing multiple maintenance concerns, including mold (for which violations were issued), while inspections in 2020-2021 identified significant interior maintenance needs in Apartment 2F, including defective plastered surfaces, paint issues, and visible mold conditions in the bathroom. The building has also had multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2019-2020 related to safety systems, including smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector issues, though some violations were marked as closed by 2021. An investigation into a potential illegal conversion was initiated in September 2023, but inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status according to annual reporting requirements from 2019 through the present, with no reported infestations in any dwelling unit during this period. Additionally, historical records from 2010-2013 show successful rodent control inspections, passing all initial inspections during that time frame. While the building's ownership has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and passed rodent inspections in the past, the recent pattern of moisture-related issues and safety system deficiencies in Apartment 2F suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning building envelope and interior maintenance.