2851 Lawton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465

The three-story, 3-unit building at 2851 Lawton Avenue in Throgs Neck, owned by Mary Millan, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints occurring in December 2024 and October 2024, both classified as emergencies by HPD. Earlier incidents of the same nature occurred in February 2023, November 2021, and there was also a water leak with heavy flow in February 2021 that received violations. The building is currently facing multiple open violations as of October 2024, related to safety and maintenance requirements including missing notices for gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, bedbug reporting, and heating system contact information.

These violations are documented as Class A, indicating potentially serious conditions that require correction. However, there were no violations issued related to flooring/stairs (2022) or multiple HPD inspections that failed to find violations during specific complaints about flooring issues. The building's compliance history shows a pattern of heating system problems, particularly evident in the multiple heat/hot water-related complaints that have persisted over several years.

Inspections in 2019 passed for rodent-related issues, and there have been no recorded complaints or violations related to other common issues such as electrical systems, plumbing infrastructure, or building security. While the heat and hot water issues appear to be the primary concern for residents, the building also has several open violations from 2024 that relate to building safety signage and maintenance requirements, indicating a need for improved regulatory compliance in these areas. The owner has been responsive to individual unit complaints, as evidenced by HPD's closure of many complaints following confirmed repairs, though multiple complaints about similar issues suggest ongoing systemic problems with the building's heating system.