2942 Dewitt Place, Bronx, NY 10469

This two-story, three-unit residential building at 2942 Dewitt Place in Pelham Gardens, owned by Clifton Rutty, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years. Most recently, in 2024, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions and lack of heat/hot water, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate.

In late 2023, multiple maintenance issues were documented, including problems with cabinets, windows, and ceilings, with at least one violation issued for cabinet-related problems. The building also underwent inspections in mid-2023 that revealed concerns about window guards and lead-based paint hazards in the second-floor unit (2F), along with various maintenance issues including door problems and the need for painting in certain areas. The property has shown some recurring maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints about heating, water, and pest issues over the past couple of years.

Safety-related inspections in May 2023 found no violations regarding the fire escape, but more recent inspections revealed concerns about carbon monoxide detector requirements and gas leak procedures, though these violations were eventually certified as corrected in March 2024. The building underwent rodent inspections in 2022, passing a subsequent compliance check, and there have been no reported bedbug issues in the most recent reporting period (2022-2023). Additionally, the owner faced an Environmental Control Board violation in 2022 regarding parking regulations, which resulted in a $625 penalty.