1521 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1521 Castle Hill Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Pedro Rodriguez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in January 2025, there were complaints about no heat or hot water in the building, though these issues were reportedly resolved shortly after inspection by HPD.

Of particular concern are four open violations regarding the failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports, with notices issued in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, indicating ongoing non-compliance with housing maintenance code requirements. While the building passed an initial rodent inspection in February 2012, the history of bedbug report violations suggests persistent oversight in building maintenance protocols.

The building's records show relatively few documented issues beyond the recent heat and hot water problems and the ongoing bedbug report violations, which have remained unresolved for multiple years. The property's conversion to Class A status is noted as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED," and while the building is now over 110 years old, this is typical for structures in the Parkchester neighborhood. The most recent complaints and violations suggest some challenges with timely maintenance response and adherence to housing regulations, though the 2025 heat and hot water issue was promptly addressed, at least temporarily, according to available records.