3550 Holland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

This 3-story, 4-unit Old Law Tenement building at 3550 Holland Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Hadas Morgenstern, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding heat and water problems. Between ten 311 complaints from October 2023 to March 2024, there were multiple reports of inadequate heat and hot water, with at least three instances where HPD was unable to gain apartment access for inspection.

The building has also faced persistent plumbing challenges, including two documented water leak complaints in October 2023 (one concerning damp spots and another involving a slow leak), and unsanitary conditions related to pests documented in October 2023. A significant fire occurred in August 2020, causing damage to floor joists and wall studs on multiple floors, resulting in structural concerns that required repairs through proper permits. Following the fire, there were multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations regarding unauthorized construction work in the cellar area, where it was noted that various partitions had been erected to create additional rooms, including a bathroom.

The building's heating system has been a recurring issue, with multiple open violations as of 2024 indicating inadequate heat supply, particularly affecting apartments 1 and 2. Notably, there have been violations regarding an infested apartment (Apartment 1) in October 2023 and rats in Apartment 1 documented in early 2024. While bedbug reports for 2022-2024 show no infestations, and pest inspections have occasionally passed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both heating systems and pest control.