348 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

The 4-story, 7-unit residential building at 348 Brook Avenue, owned by David Gerstel and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with particular attention required to plumbing and sanitary conditions. Most recently, in January 2025, the building had plumbing problems affecting water supply, which resulted in HPD violations that required correction. Prior to this, there was a sewage-related sanitary condition reported in May 2022, warranting emergency attention.

The building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2019, as evidenced by annual reports showing zero infested units or eradications. However, there have been multiple building code violations documented, including a 2019 Class C violation for missing window guards in apartment 2N and various safety-related violations that were subsequently addressed, such as a 2019 issues with fire escape blockage and a bathroom light fixture problem. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, achieving passing results in most cases, though there was documented rat activity in late 2019 and in 2012 during initial inspections.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to compliance with housing regulations, with multiple permit issuances between 2018-2019 for various repair and maintenance work, including electrical and plumbing systems improvements. While the recent plumbing issues and historical rodent activity warrant attention, the building has generally maintained compliance with major housing codes, though there have been instances requiring HPD intervention and issuance of violations that required correction. The property has successfully addressed various safety concerns, such as installing window guards and correcting lighting issues, as demonstrated by the closure of related violations following necessary repairs.