2156 Cruger Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

2156 Cruger Avenue is a 6-story, 73-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Yadhira Alvarez. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently documented through multiple emergency complaints between May 26-29, 2025, affecting the entire building. Additionally, there have been recent plumbing concerns, with specific water supply complaints on June 2, 2025.

Notably, there are three open Environmental Control Board violations related to facade inspections, with penalties totaling $13,500, including a violation for failure to file acceptable reports regarding unsafe conditions. The building's elevator system has shown persistent problems, with multiple complaints between 2022-2025 regarding single device operation and no alternate service, though inspections typically found no violations at the time. Recent inspections from 2023-2025 indicate generally good rodent control, with most inspections passing, though there were some failed inspections related to rat activity in late 2023.

The building has open violations regarding building safety systems, including defective self-closing doors in the entrance area (Violation issued) and carbon monoxide detectors requiring repair or replacement in Apartment 4D (Violation issued). The building's facade maintenance has been an area of concern, with multiple violations citing blocked bulkhead doors, missing safety mesh, and the need for proper fire escape plans. The property has maintained a clean bedbug and pest control record, with no reported infestations in the past two years.