2550 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

The 6-story, 142-unit building at 2550 Independence Avenue in Spuyten Duyvil, owned by Linda Frohlich and constructed in 1959, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most notable being persistent heating and plumbing problems. Between late 2024 and 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, with residents reporting inadequate heating conditions in several apartments, particularly during winter months.

The building has also faced ongoing water-related concerns, including a slow leak issue reported in April 2025 that could not be inspected due to lack of access. Other significant problems include rodent activity (most recently reported in April 2025), radiator plumbing issues in March 2025, and various safety and maintenance violations. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received several violations between 2021 and 2024, particularly during a focused inspection in May 2024 that documented issues with building safety signage and notifications regarding smoke detectors and gas leak procedures.

In 2024, there was a notable vacate order related to the east parking lot due to safety concerns with a neighboring property's parapet, though this order was fully rescinded by September 2024. The building's elevator system has also been a recurring point of inspection, with multiple complaints and follow-ups documented between 2019 and 2024, though most were determined to have no violations upon inspection. While the property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2019 to 2025, with the most recent reports showing no active infestations or eradication efforts required, the continued pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat, water, and pest control, suggests ongoing challenges in building upkeep.