1656 Library Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465

The two-family house at 1656 Library Avenue in Country Club, owned by Egidio Lombardi, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past three years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water system problems, with three emergency complaints filed between October 2022 and January 2023, though in at least two instances, HPD was unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building has also faced electrical issues, particularly concerning inadequate lighting, with violations issued in November 2022. Three separate complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests were filed in late 2022, including documented rodent sightings in November 2022, though HPD was again unable to gain access to inspect these conditions. Further building concerns included flooring/stairs issues, with violations noted in both November 2022 and January 2023, and a single emergency complaint regarding mold filed in November 2022, which was closed by November 16, 2022.

The property, constructed in 1930 and consisting of two stories, has had two complaints registered with the Department of Buildings—one related to gas utility concerns in 2020 that found no violations upon inspection, and another in December 2023 where the inspector was unable to gain access after multiple attempts. Regular maintenance and response to these issues has been documented through both the 311 service requests and the Housing Maintenance Code complaints, though access difficulties have hampered resolution efforts in several cases. The building's issues appear to be primarily concentrated in the areas of heating systems, electrical systems, and pest control, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that have required multiple tenant complaints to address.