2805 St Theresa Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The property at 2805 St Theresa Avenue in Pelham Bay, currently owned by Tian An Men Inc, is a two-family house built in 1952. The building has experienced a significant and ongoing series of heat and hot water issues throughout 2023, with multiple emergency complaints filed between September and November 2023, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

These problems culminated in the issuance of several Housing Maintenance Code violations in November 2023, specifically regarding inadequate hot water supply in both apartments and gas supply issues at the stove/oven ranges. Additional concerns emerged in late 2023, including an illegal conversion complaint resulting in a vacate order violation with a penalty of $4,800. The building's history shows recurring maintenance and compliance challenges, including a period of mouse infestation in Apartment 2 (October 2023), various boiler-related issues, and unauthorized alterations in the basement/cellar area.

These unauthorized modifications, documented through multiple complaints and violations in 2020-2021, involved the installation of additional bathrooms and partitioned spaces, leading to safety and code compliance concerns. While some issues have been resolved, including recent rodent inspections showing compliance as of November 2024, the building continues to struggle with basic utility maintenance, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. The property has also faced scrutiny for failure to maintain proper vent/exhaust systems and other general maintenance requirements, as evidenced by multiple ECB violations and Department of Buildings complaints throughout its recent history.