1428 Zerega Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family, two-story building at 1428 Zerega Avenue in Westchester Square, owned by Alejandro Benarducci, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, there were two emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems in individual apartments, though inspections were conducted by HPD.

A cluster of similar heat and hot water complaints occurred in January-February 2019, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some inspections unable to gain access to the premises. While no violations were ultimately issued in these cases, the pattern of complaints raises concerns about the building's heating infrastructure.

The property has also faced administrative scrutiny regarding pest management, receiving three consecutive violations from 2021-2023 for failing to file the required annual bedbug reports, though the most recent 2023 report shows no evidence of infestation, with 0 infested, eradicated, or re-infested units reported. A rodent inspection in February 2019 passed, which followed a failed inspection in April 2016, indicating some improvement in pest management. While the building has experienced these maintenance challenges, it's worth noting that many complaints have been resolved promptly, with HPD concluding inspections typically showing no significant violations.