3529 Willett Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 10-unit, 4-story building at 3529 Willett Avenue in Olinville, owned by Vilson Lumaj and constructed in 2013, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues since late 2022 through 2025. The most recent service request occurred in April 2025, when HPD was unable to access apartments for inspection. This pattern of heating problems affected both individual apartments and the entire building, with similar situations occurring in October 2024, December 2022, and several instances in 2023, typically resulting in heat being restored before inspection or during inspections when not required.

In mid-2024, HPD identified and addressed multiple violations in Apartment 1B related to roach infestation and door issues, and violations were also noted for Apartments 1A, 2B, and 4C regarding unlawful use as single room occupancy (SRO) spaces. The building has two active DOB violations for failure to file annual inspections in 2017 and 2022, though it has passed rodent inspections in 2018 and 2022, and there have been no recorded bedbug infestations or treatments in recent years. The property has a notable history of complaints regarding unauthorized SRO usage, with multiple violations issued in 2019 concerning partitions, door hardware, and transient use, resulting in various monetary penalties.

These violations were ultimately resolved, as evidenced by certified inspection dates in July 2024. While the building has experienced maintenance issues such as plumbing problems in early 2024, these were addressed with no violations issued. The building's 311 complaint history reveals a persistent pattern of heating system problems, particularly during the colder months, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. However, the absence of recent bedbug or rodent issues, and the resolution of various violations, indicates some degree of improved maintenance in certain areas.