2157 Wallace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

2157 Wallace Avenue is a 72-unit, 6-story residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Elizabeth Crane. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints indicating outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Between November 2024 and April 2025, there were at least eight documented instances of heat and hot water problems, all categorized as emergencies and requiring HPD intervention.

The building's systems also faced scrutiny in late 2024, with violations noted for an outdated fire escape window lock and various maintenance issues. The property has a concerning history of elevator service problems, with multiple complaints recorded between 2018 and 2021 regarding the single device's reliability and lack of alternative service, though inspections often found no violations at the time. Recent inspections from 2024 revealed multiple open violations in apartment 6D, including issues with plaster surfaces, kitchen and bathroom wall conditions, and mouse infestation.

The building has generally demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in the past five reporting periods (2018-2024). While rodent inspections have usually passed, a failed inspection in January 2025 indicates ongoing pest management challenges. The building's management has also faced citations for failing to submit various required safety inspections, including the FISP Cycle 9B Technical Report and external low-pressure inspections, with active violations remaining as of April 2023.