1714 Edison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

1714 Edison Avenue in Pelham Bay is a 5-unit, 2-story tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Olliur Rubel. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed in 2024 (most recently in November 2024) and previous similar complaints in 2023. These heating system concerns have been classified as emergency situations and resulted in violations being issued.

The property has also faced significant maintenance challenges in 2024, including plumbing problems (radiator and sink issues), pest infestations, and electrical concerns. A notable series of violations was recorded in December 2024 regarding building security infrastructure, including defective locks and self-closing doors at various entrances, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building has a concerning pattern of thermal system reliability issues, with both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints indicating this persistent problem.

Additional maintenance challenges have included problems with indoor air quality (chemical odors in September 2023), water leaks, and various repairs needed in apartment 1R that remain open as of December 2024, including issues with plaster surfaces, pest control, and plumbing fixtures. Despite these challenges, the property has demonstrated compliance in recent rodent inspections (April 2023 and May 2019), and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past two reporting periods (2023-2024). While multiple violations and service requests have been addressed through HPD interventions, the pattern of recurring heating system failures and other maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining building systems and infrastructure.