1991 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 6-story, 56-unit building at 1991 Bronxdale Avenue in the Van Nest neighborhood, owned by Haxhe Celaj and built in 1929 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been two heat and hot water emergencies affecting the entire building in late 2023 and early 2025, as well as persistent rodent problems with rat activity recorded in multiple inspections between 2020 and 2024. The building has also faced significant sanitary challenges, including mold violations (apartment F7) and pest infestations (most recently documented in December 2024), with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment E8.

Recent maintenance issues include a water leak, ceiling plaster problems, and appliance concerns, though many of these have been addressed through the enforcement of violations. The building's regulatory history shows some concerning patterns, including multiple Environmental Control Board violations between 2020-2021 regarding improperly installed air conditioning units creating safety hazards. There are several open violations as of 2024, including a C-class mold issue in apartment F7 and various problems with bathroom fixtures.

The property has passed some inspections, such as the 2023 rodent inspection, but there have been repeated failures for other reasons in previous years. Notably, bedbug reports from 2024, 2023, and earlier periods indicate no infestations during those reporting periods, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement are reflected in its ongoing maintenance challenges, which require continuous monitoring and regulatory oversight.