2016 Colonial Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The three-story, three-unit building at 2016 Colonial Avenue in Pelham Bay, owned by Luan Bajramaj, has a concerning history regarding basic services and safety compliance. Most notably, there were two heat and hot water emergencies reported in late 2022, with the December incident particularly significant as HPD was denied access to inspect multiple units, though this complaint was subsequently closed. A series of violations noted in late 2022 remains open as of 2025, including inadequate heating in Apartment 1, locked boiler room access, and defective self-closing doors.

Multiple serious violation notices from December 2022 regarding safety compliance are still open, including requirements for smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector notices, bedbug reporting, and various building safety sign requirements. The building's maintenance record shows systematic issues with both heating systems and safety compliance, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations that remain unresolved as of 2025. These include missing or defective doors, improper heating systems, and various required safety notifications.

Additionally, the history of rodent inspection failures in 2019 suggests past pest management challenges. While some violations from late 2022 were eventually closed, such as a heating issue that was corrected upon inspection, the persistence of multiple open violations regarding basic safety and maintenance suggests ongoing compliance challenges. The building, constructed in 1925, is classified as a Class A multiple dwelling, and these documented issues represent a significant backlog of maintenance and regulatory compliance matters that have persisted over several years.