1859 Mulford Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

1859 Mulford Avenue is a two-story, three-unit residential building located in Pelham Bay, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by George Vrusis. The property has experienced significant heating and hot water system issues, with eleven emergency complaints filed between December 2021 and February 2024, including several instances where HPD was unable to gain access to perform inspections.

Notably, in February 2023, violations were issued regarding heating system deficiencies, though these appear to have been subsequently addressed. In addition to heating issues, the building has been cited for several safety-related violations in February 2023, including the need to properly post emergency-related notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures, as well as requirements for self-closing doors at the building entrance and in apartment 3. Despite these challenges, there are some positive indicators regarding pest control, as the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual filings from 2019 through 2024.

The most recent bedbug report from March 2024, covering the period from November 2022 to October 2023, confirmed no infested units. The building passed a rodent inspection in February 2019, suggesting effective pest management practices. While the property has faced ongoing heating system challenges, the resolution of several violations and the absence of recent bedbug or rodent issues may indicate some improvements in building maintenance practices, though the persistence of heating complaints suggests this remains an area requiring attention.