2135 Continental Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

2135 Continental Avenue is a three-story, five-unit residential building located in Pelham Bay, built in 1925 and currently owned by Ded Durgaj. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues throughout 2023-2024, with notable recurring problems including multiple water leaks, unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), and lead paint hazards. Between April and July 2024 alone, there were at least seven complaints about water leaks, along with multiple reports of mold and pest issues.

A July 2024 inspection revealed multiple violations in apartment 2F, including lead paint hazards, water leak issues, and problems with plastered surfaces, walls, and doors. The building has also faced serious safety concerns, evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in July 2024 regarding cooking gas issues, and several inspections noting building shaking/vibrating concerns. In addition to these pressing maintenance issues, there are several active violations suggesting unauthorized modifications to the building, including the illegal conversion of the cellar into a two-bedroom apartment with bathroom and kitchen facilities, which began generating penalties in 2023-2024 (with fines totaling over $25,000).

The property has active ECB violations from 2024 regarding improper gas and water line installations in apartment 2F, including missing gas shut-off valves and venting issues. Historical records show a rodent inspection in 2019 passed, but the current condition raises concerns about ongoing pest management. Recent building complaints (2023-2024) indicate possible unauthorized building modifications and safety code violations, including electrical concerns that inspectors were denied access to examine. The frequent nature of the complaints, particularly regarding water issues and health hazards, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at the property, though many complaints have resulted in violations being issued or conditions being corrected.