556 Bergen Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 12-story, 214-unit building at 556 Bergen Avenue in Longwood, owned by Aaron Koffman, has experienced several concerning issues since its construction was completed in 2018. Most recently, in June 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding ventilation systems and indoor air quality, with one open complaint as of June 2025. Significant violations exist involving multiple apartments, including ongoing issues with water leaks and mold concerns.

In late 2024, several housing maintenance code violations were noted, including problems with wood flooring in multiple units (apartments 219, 316, and 618), door issues, and pest control matters in apartment 316. The building's compliance history shows challenges with maintenance and inspection requirements, including a violation for failing to obtain a valid Certificate of Occupancy, with penalties imposed in 2023. The building has undergone various inspections and complaints regarding its overall condition, including rodent inspections showing mixed results between 2022-2025.

Several Department of Buildings complaints between 2020-2023 highlight concerns about site conditions, worker safety, and inspection access, though many of these violations were subsequently dismissed. The property has primarily shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in the past two reporting periods (2022-2023). While the building has valid permits for various work types, including new building and equipment installation permits issued in 2020-2021, the recurring nature of ventilation, water, and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and systems maintenance.