1472 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 30-unit, 5-story building at 1472 Beach Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Santiago Ojeda, has experienced persistent heating and maintenance issues since late 2023, with multiple heat/hot water complaints affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The most recent service requests in 2025 indicate ongoing problems with heat and hot water systems, with HPD issuing violations in April 2025 and previous violations remaining open.

Notably, Apartment 10 has multiple open violations from a November 2024 inspection, including issues with water supply, leaks, plaster surfaces, and reports of pest infestations (roaches and mice). The building has a documented history of plumbing and heating system challenges, with an active ECB violation from May 2023 regarding access to the heating system/boiler room. Despite these ongoing maintenance concerns, the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug regulations, showing no infested units in recent years (2021-2025).

Rodent inspections from 2017-2022 show generally satisfactory results, though the building failed for "Other Reasons" in December 2018, and there have been periods of infestation in Apartment 10. The building's overall maintenance history, while showing some recent improvement in heat system responsiveness, indicates a pattern of recurring mechanical issues requiring tenant intervention and government oversight. The most recent building inspection data (2024-2025) suggests that while individual complaints are being addressed, some systemic issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, persist.