2175 Hone Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The three-story, seven-unit residential building at 2175 Hone Avenue in Bronxdale, owned by Giovanni Albano and built in 1930, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly in 2023. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water service, with emergency complaints filed in February and December 2023 about lack of heat and hot water in the entire building. The building has also faced plumbing issues, including a water supply problem reported in June 2023.

A notable safety concern emerged in October 2023 when a violation was issued regarding a defective or missing self-closing door at the bulkhead roof, though this was certified as corrected by November 2023. The property has active violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for the years 2018-2021 and 2022, dating from 2019-2023. While there have been several Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2022-2024, recent filings (as of April and May 2024) show no confirmed bedbug infestations, with the reports indicating zero infested units and zero cases of eradication or re-infestation.

The building's management has experienced challenges with access for inspections in response to certain complaints, specifically regarding heat/water issues in February and June 2023, as well as a water supply complaint. While some historical violations existed regarding bedbug reporting requirements, recent filings show compliance with this regulation. The property's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with essential services, particularly heating, though there have been periods without reported heat complaints as well.