3309 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10461

The two-story, three-unit property at 3309 Bruckner Boulevard in Schuylerville, owned by Ilir Mustafaj, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over recent years, with particular emphasis on ongoing heat and sanitation problems. Most recently, in April 2025, there were two open complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, which remain unresolved as of this date. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water issues, with four separate complaints between 2022 and 2024, three of which affected the entire building.

Significant violations were recorded in 2022, including lead paint hazards in the first-floor apartment requiring remediation, and the building's conversion status has been contentious. In mid-2022, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding potential unauthorized conversion to a four-family setup, with citations for construction work without permits. These included the illegal installation of partition walls, water lines, and a full apartment kitchen in the cellar level, resulting in fines totaling $3,125.

The building has also faced other maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (both bathtub/shower and sink problems documented in April 2022), as well as paint/plaster and mold violations. While there have been some inspections that passed (notably concerning rodent control in 2019 and bedbug reporting showing no infestations in 2021-2022), the persistent nature of the open sanitation complaints as of 2025 suggests ongoing management and maintenance challenges. The property has shown some responsiveness to complaints, as evidenced by the closure of several heat and water issues after HPD intervention, though many violations from 2022 remain in open status, particularly regarding lead paint hazards that require attention according to NYC Housing Maintenance Code requirements.