2959 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461

The three-family, three-story building at 2959 Middletown Road in Pelham Bay, owned by B & A Middletown LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past three years. Most notably, there have been recurring pest problems, with complaints about both rats (April 2024) and mice (January 2023) requiring Department of Health and Mental Hygiene intervention, though inspections in these cases did not result in violations.

The building has also faced heating system challenges, with a January 2024 emergency heat/hot water complaint that was resolved by the time of inspection, and a September 2023 unsanitary condition violation related to pests that required remediation. Other infrastructure concerns include a September 2023 door-related violation, a power outage incident in October 2022 (though no violations were found upon inspection), and an illegally installed storefront sign issue that remains active as of July 2024. The property has undergone various inspections and investigations by city agencies, including the Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development.

While some complaints were closed without violations being found, such as the 2024 zoning complaint and the July 2023 work without permit investigation, the pattern of heating, pest, and infrastructure-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1925, has demonstrated typical age-related concerns, though specific enforcement actions or penalties are not indicated in the available records. The most recent activity suggests continuing monitoring of both building systems and code compliance, particularly regarding the unauthorized storefront sign.