2125 Cruger Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

2125 Cruger Avenue is a 6-story, 73-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Parkash 2125 LLC. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water system problems in recent months, with the most recent emergency complaints filed in May 2025 remaining unresolved. These issues have affected both individual apartments and the entire building, with similar complaints documented throughout 2025.

The property has also faced challenges with elevator service, evidenced by multiple complaints and violations from 2023-2025, including an active ECB violation regarding elevator safety systems with penalties totaling $7,500. Multiple service requests in 2024-2025 indicated problems with various appliances including refrigeration equipment and electric ranges, though many of these issues have been resolved through HPD inspections or owner response. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues that require attention, particularly in the areas of heat/hot water systems and elevator service. Recent inspections have revealed rat activity within the building, with multiple inspections in 2023-2025 indicating ongoing pest control challenges.

The property has experienced several periods of heating system failure throughout 2024-2025, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and HPD service requests. Additionally, the building has some outstanding administrative violations, including issues related to improper alterations involving the compactor system and hopper chute, though these were documented as Class A violations in late 2024. Inspection results from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) have resulted in various violations being issued, including elevator service deficiencies, heating system access issues, and hot water availability problems. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows minimal pest presence, with only two reported cases between 2018-2019, both of which were successfully addressed.