2206 Starling Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family house at 2206 Starling Avenue in Westchester Square, built in 1910 and currently owned by Ray Costello, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning is a cluster of unresolved electrical and water-related problems reported in November 2024, including wiring issues, outlet/switch problems, and heavy water leaks, all of which HPD attempted to inspect but were unable to complete.

The building has also faced persistent challenges with mold, both in November 2024 and August 2024, and pest infestations, with violations issued in October 2023 related to mouse and cockroach problems in the top-floor apartment (PH). Additional inspection findings from November 2023 revealed multiple housing code violations including lead-based paint hazards, peeling paint issues, and problems with windows and doors requiring repair or replacement. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved issues and difficulties in obtaining access for inspections, as demonstrated by multiple incidents where HPD was unable to complete their evaluations, including a 2018 heat/hot water complaint.

The property has had some successful interventions, such as the resolution of certain paint/plaster issues in 2023, but these are outweighed by the more serious and ongoing concerns. The most recent violations from 2023 include requirements to address lead paint hazards, repair various structural elements, and properly paint affected surfaces to meet code requirements. While the building passed a rodent inspection in 2019, earlier compliance failures in 2012 indicate past challenges with pest management.