653 Britton Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The five-story, 48-unit building at 653 Britton Street in Allerton, currently owned by Lum Pelinkovic, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent months. Most notably, in August 2024, there was a cluster of complaints involving unsanitary conditions including pests and mold, malfunctioning appliances (refrigerator and electric/gas range), and various plumbing issues affecting sinks, toilets, and water fixtures.

These complaints were all investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) but surprisingly resulted in no violations being issued. The building also faced a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire structure in June 2024, which was reportedly resolved shortly thereafter.

The property has a documented history of pest control issues, particularly in apartment B2, where in July 2024 violations were issued and later certified for abatement regarding infestations of mice and roaches, along with multiple other maintenance issues including problems with the door, refrigerator, and carbon monoxide detector. While there have been no reported incidents of bedbugs in recent years, the building's rodent inspection history shows a mix of compliance and failure results between 2011 and 2022, with the most recent inspections in 2017-2022 generally passing, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building, constructed in 1926 as a "New Law Tenement," has experienced typical aging-related issues requiring maintenance attention, though many recent complaints have been addressed without resulting in formal violations.