3514 Holland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement at 3514 Holland Avenue in Williamsbridge, built in 1907 and currently owned by Lum Pelinkovic, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past 18 months. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water system problems, including two emergency complaints in November 2024 (one affecting the entire building and another involving a single apartment), and similar issues in December 2023 and August 2024. Water-related problems have also been significant, with both heavy flow and slow leak complaints recorded between 2023 and 2024, though inspections were often not completed.

The building has faced various inspection challenges, including difficulty accessing apartments for inspections (as seen in the December 2024 complaints about paint/plaster and water leaks) and multiple emergency complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold and pests (specifically, an August 2024 pest infestation in Apartment 6). The property has received several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly concerning fire safety and security. In August 2024, violations were issued regarding defective fire door latches at the rear yard in the south public hall.

Earlier in 2024, significant issues were documented in Apartment 6, including multiple pest infestations (roaches and mice), the presence of unauthorized heating equipment (propane tank and camping heater), missing carbon monoxide detectors, and various fire safety concerns including illegal door fastenings. Despite these violations and maintenance issues, it is worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations since approximately 2019, with no reported cases in recent years. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with passing results in 2013, 2018, and 2022, indicating effective pest management practices in this area.