2433 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-unit, two-story residential building at 2433 Barnes Avenue in Allerton, owned by Richard Lumezi, was constructed in 1915 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety challenges in recent years. Most notably, in February 2022, the building experienced multiple urgent issues in apartment 3, including problems with heat and hot water, window frames, ceiling plaster, and a notable lack of essential safety equipment including inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

During the same period, serious infestations of both mice and roaches were documented, along with multiple other maintenance concerns including leaks in the ceiling and peeling paint. While the building has had some rodent inspections since then, showing compliance in April 2023, there was recorded rat activity in March 2023.

The property currently has several open violations from 2022 through 2024, including three instances of failure to file the required annual bedbug report (dating from 2022-2024) and multiple maintenance violations from February 2022 relating to security, health, and safety issues in apartment 3. These violations encompass various categories including Class A, B, and C violations, with issues ranging from necessary repairs to safety systems (smoke/carbon monoxide detectors) to the requirement for proper maintenance of living conditions (e.g., addressing infestations, leaks, and plaster damage). The building's documented history shows a pattern of ongoing maintenance and safety challenges, particularly affecting the third apartment, which appears to have been the most impacted by these conditions.