2546 Colden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

The two-story, six-unit building at 2546 Colden Avenue in Allerton, owned by Paulin Durgaj and constructed in 2003, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024, particularly in areas affecting basic living conditions. Most recently, in November 2024, there was a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building, which required HPD inspection but resulted in no access to apartments for verification.

Other significant 2024 complaints included pest infestations in August (with violations issued), an August door-related emergency, and various utility and maintenance issues from April that multiple access denials prevented proper inspection. Housing Maintenance Code violations from November 2024 indicate several security and maintenance issues, including defective door latches and locks at multiple building entrances, though some violations from previous inspections had been closed.

Notably, there was a documented pest infestation comprising roaches in Apartment 6, and multiple access denial incidents throughout the year limited HPD's ability to verify and resolve complaints. The building's rodent inspection history shows mixed results, with failed inspections in 2012 and 2023, though compliance was achieved in subsequent inspections in both instances.