3225 Johnson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

Crest View Owners Inc., located at 3225 Johnson Avenue in Riverdale, is a 6-story, 60-unit residential building constructed in 1970, currently owned by Gabriel Klein. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple heat/hot water complaints filed between 2020 and 2022, including two emergency calls in January 2022 (one for the entire building and one for an apartment). While most service requests have been closed with corrections verified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), there have been some concerning patterns of maintenance issues. These include multiple reports of unsanitary conditions (including mold and garbage/recycling storage problems) in 2020, and various problems with walls requiring paint/plaster repairs.

More recent building operations have raised some concerns, with three active Department of Buildings violations related to energy efficiency reporting requirements (2021-2024). Additionally, there was significant construction activity in 2023 that generated multiple Environmental Control Board violations regarding facade work and safety requirements, though many of these were resolved. The building's elevator has also been a recurring concern, with complaints in 2021 and 2023 regarding service issues. The good news is that the building has maintained a clear record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported cases in the annual reports filed from 2022 through 2024.

Recent inspections and complaints (most notably a boiler complaint in 2025) have generally resulted in no violations being found, though an active ECB violation from 2024 regarding the parking structure report and historical issues with energy efficiency reporting remain notable. The property has shown some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by various violations being closed or dismissed upon correction, including a significant 2021 fire service violation related to the elevator system that was resolved, though some violations remain active. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of various system and maintenance issues, particularly in the early 2020s, with heat and water system problems being the most frequent complaints. However, many of these issues appear to have been addressed through the complaints process, with recent years showing fewer heating system complaints, though operational concerns related to energy reporting and elevator service have persisted. The property currently operates under the regulations requiring annual bedbug reporting, and recent filings show no active infestations, indicating effective pest management practices.