1908 Amethyst Street, Bronx, NY 10462

The three-story, four-unit building at 1908 Amethyst Street in Van Nest, owned by Amelia Valenti and constructed in 1926, has experienced recurring heating and pest issues in recent years. Most notably, between January and May 2025, there were multiple reports of heat and hot water problems throughout the entire building, with at least ten associated complaints and violations, though many were resolved promptly. More recently, in May 2025, there was a confirmed pest infestation that received violations from HPD.

The building has demonstrated ongoing concerns with heating system reliability, as evidenced by multiple violations and service requests between 2015 and 2025, with particularly frequent issues in 2022-2023. Additional historical issues include a significant number of violations in September 2022 related to Apartment 2F, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), heating problems, missing self-closing doors, and defective carbon monoxide detector, though most were subsequently resolved. The property has also faced some safety and compliance challenges, including electrical work without proper permits in 2019 (resulting in a $4,000 penalty), and concerns about heating system access that remain open from 2022.

Records indicate periodic rodent activity, with inspections in 2015-2023 showing varying results between passing and failing for rat activity. The bedbug reports filed from 2020 to 2025 show no infested units during the reporting periods, suggesting effective management of that particular issue. The building's owner has generally responded to violations and complaints, securing necessary permits for various maintenance work, though some issues such as heating system problems and pest control appear to be recurring challenges.