2173 New England Thruway, Bronx, NY 10475

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 2173 New England Thruway in Eastchester, owned by Dan Chen and constructed in 1991, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly throughout 2023. During February 2023 alone, the building faced multiple emergencies involving heat and hot water systems, electrical problems including lighting failures, and unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold. While some of these complaints were inspected and closed without violations, others resulted in issued violations requiring remediation.

Notably, as of April 2024, there are still two Class C violations open related to heat, hot water, and electrical service issues specifically in Apartment 1, and additional open violations concerning pest infestations and electrical safety in First Floor Apartment (FirstF). The building has had a consistent bedbug monitoring history from 2020 through 2024, with all reports showing zero infested units, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. The property has also faced rodent-related challenges between 2021 and 2022, with inspections showing initial rat activity and subsequent compliance issues, though a compliance inspection in April 2022 passed.

A gas utility referral complaint in 2019 could not be resolved due to access issues. In early 2023, the building received multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in several violations that generally required addressing various unsanitary conditions. The building's record shows a pattern of maintenance challenges primarily focused on basic building systems (heat, water, electricity) and pest control, though recent bedbug reports indicate no current infestation problems. The most recent violation notice from April 2024 requires the building to file annual bedbug reports in compliance with HPD rules.