1955 Lurting Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The 8-unit, 2-story building at 1955 Lurting Avenue in Morris Park, owned by Serbeze Rraci, has experienced several recurring issues over the past few years, with the most significant problems centered around heat and hot water systems. The most recent heat/hot water complaint was filed in December 2024, which was promptly addressed by HPD. Between 2021-2024, there have been multiple heat/hot water-related complaints, including one affecting the entire building in November 2021, all of which were resolved.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions including sewage issues, and various maintenance needs including mold, plumbing, and door/window problems. A notable cluster of complaints occurred in June-July 2022, involving issues with cabinets, electrical outlets, windows, flooring, and plumbing. Currently, there are active Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022 regarding mold, defective plaster surfaces, and cracked vinyl tiles in the basement apartment, along with a 2023 Department of Buildings violation for failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection.

The building's heat and hot water system appears to remain a recurring concern, based on multiple service requests in recent years. However, on a positive note, the most recent bedbug report (October 2023) indicated no infestation during the 2021-2022 reporting period, and a rodent inspection in February 2023 passed without issues. The building's age (constructed in 1925) and the frequency of heat-related complaints suggest ongoing systems maintenance may be required, though recent inspections indicate some improvements in pest control management.