3548 Ely Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

3548 Ely Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in the Edenwald neighborhood, constructed in 2008 and currently owned by Francis Larbi. The property has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent months, with particularly concerning clusters of complaints emerging in June 2025, all of which HPD was unable to inspect upon initial response. These complaints include water leaks (both heavy flow and damp spots), fire escape safety concerns, window pane issues, water supply problems, sink plumbing issues, intercom system failures, pest infestation (unsanitary conditions), floor problems, and wall maintenance needs.

The building has a history of violations requiring attention to water systems and heating access, with Class C violations recorded in 2020 regarding hot water supply in Apartment 2 and access to the boiler room system. While the building previously experienced issues with bedbugs, as indicated by several violations between 2020-2023, recent reports from 2023-2025 show consistent records of zero infested units or eradicated cases. The apartment has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program with regular reporting, demonstrating compliance with city requirements.

Past inspections also revealed a recurring citation for failing to file annual bedbug reports from 2020-2023, though these violations appear to have been resolved. A single complaint regarding illegal commercial use in a residential zone was filed in 2022 but was determined to have no violations warranting enforcement. While the building's age and structure (built in 2008 as a "Class A" building) suggest it should meet modern standards, the recent pattern of maintenance issues, particularly water-related problems and safety concerns, merits attention. The building's management has generally responded to violations by addressing them, as evidenced by the closure of multiple complaints, though some remain open, particularly from the 2020 inspections regarding heating system access.