3216 Cruger Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

3216 Cruger Avenue is a relatively new 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in Williamsbridge, constructed in 2018 and currently owned by Geraldo Zefi. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly with building access systems and door functionality, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bell/buzzer/intercom systems and doors between 2023 and 2025.

Of particular concern are the recurring problems with unsanitary conditions noted in mid-2023, including pest infestations (mice and roaches) and garbage/recycling storage issues, for which violations were issued and remain open as of August 2023. The building also experienced multiple access denial situations during HPD inspections in 2023-2025, suggesting potential challenges with coordinated maintenance responses. During its construction phase in 2018, the building faced several safety compliance issues, including inadequate guard railings, improper egress conditions, and other construction safety concerns, though these were eventually resolved.

The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2021 to 2025, with no reported infestations or eradications, and passed rodent inspections in 2019 and 2022. While multiple permits were issued during construction in 2018-2020 for various work including new building construction and plumbing installations, recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing property management challenges. The most recent bedbug report from 2025 indicates zero affected units, though this has been consistent in previous years' reports.