1565 St Peters Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 1565 St Peters Avenue in Westchester Square, owned by Jose Pena, has a significant history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and overall building upkeep. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with the building's heating and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in 2021 and the latest complaint in September 2022 resulting in violations.

The building has open violations as of April 2024 regarding failure to file annual bedbug reports and access issues to the heating system. A series of violations from 2021 document various issues in Apartment 2A, including problems with plaster surfaces, paint, floors, and entrance doors, though many of these may have been addressed based on their closure status.

The building's boiler and heating system maintenance has been a particular area of concern, with three active violations as of June 2023 regarding failure to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2020, and a significant penalty of $3,125 related to boiler inspection reporting from 2020. Historical data shows successful rodent inspections in 2010 and 2019, though one compliance inspection in 2010 resulted in failure for "Other Reasons." While some maintenance issues have been resolved over time, the pattern of heating system problems and open violations regarding bedbug reporting and boiler inspections suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1926, has experienced persistent issues typical of aging New York tenements, with the most recent violations primarily focused on service compliance rather than immediate safety concerns.