3475 Bivona Street, Bronx, NY 10475

The 17-story, 307-unit Eastchester building at 3475 Bivona Street, owned by Christina Pimentel and constructed in 1967, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in 2025 that merit attention. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of water-related problems, with multiple complaints about leaks ranging from heavy flow to slow leaks, with the most recent water leak complaint involving a damp spot receiving violations from HPD. The building has also faced heating and electric system challenges, with emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water issues in June 2025, and multiple power outage incidents recorded.

Additional concerns include broken/missing window guards (safety issue), appliance problems with gas ranges and refrigerators, and unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage. The building's compliance record shows various violations and inspections over recent years, including an active violation as of February 2024 for failing to file the FISP Cycle 9C Technical Report, though previous violations for 2018 and 2019 related to external inspections were dismissed. In early 2025, complaints about building stability and construction issues were referred to the NYC Housing Authority.

The elevator system, which has been a recurring concern, was the subject of multiple complaints in 2022, all referred to NYCHA. On a positive note, the building's most recent bedbug reports for the period of November 2023 to October 2024 show no units affected, with no counts of infestations or re-infestations. The property has had some difficulty with HPD inspections, particularly in 2025, where several complaints regarding various issues, including water leaks and maintenance concerns, could not be fully investigated due to access problems.