2529 Matthews Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 26-unit, 5-story building at 2529 Matthews Avenue in Allerton, built in 1927 and currently owned by Mhill Gjuraj, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025. Between December 2024 and March 2025, there were eight emergency complaints regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, though most were resolved quickly with HPD confirmation of restored services. The building had approximately ten periods of heating system failure between December 2024 and March 2025, indicating a recurring maintenance issue.

In December 2024, violations were issued for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2C, though these were certified as corrected by December 2024. Multiple violations are currently open from November 2024, including non-compliance with stair signage requirements on multiple floors, a defective fire escape shoe, and a missing heating system key notice. The building's maintenance history shows mixed results on various inspections, with rodent inspections in 2022 showing multiple failures, though a result of "passed" was recorded in February 2023.

There have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years, with the most recent reports (2022-2025) showing zero infested units. The building's emergency response to heating system failures has generally been prompt, with HPD inspectors verifying corrections in most cases. The property has experienced recurring issues with stairway signage requirements and fire escape maintenance, with several open violations as of late 2024. While the heating system problems appear to be a significant ongoing concern, the absence of other major system failures or pest infestations over the past three years is notable.