61 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10454

The 4-unit, 4-story residential building at 61 Bruckner Boulevard in Port Morris, built in 1915 and currently owned by Moshe Altmark, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. In 2024, the property faced multiple Department of Buildings violations including boiler problems (oil leak and non-self-closing door) and unauthorized conversion of a third-floor apartment into multiple SRO units, though there were no penalties imposed for most violations. The building has a history of various maintenance complaints, with the most recent being a radiator issue reported in January 2025.

A cluster of maintenance issues was documented in January 2023, including problems with electrical systems, flooring, plumbing, and unsanitary conditions. The building has experienced recurring pest control challenges, particularly with rodent infestations, with documented rodent activity in multiple years including 2021 and a prior incident in 2019. Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2023 targeted multiple problems in apartment 2, including pest infestations, mold, and maintenance issues requiring repairs and proper paint specifications.

The property has demonstrated some improvements in pest management, with a passed rodent inspection in May 2023 and consistent bedbug reporting showing no infested units since 2019. A 2019 complaint regarding construction lead dust in both common areas and apartments remains unresolved as of October 2023. Separate from the immediate building issues, there have been concerns regarding the building's current configuration and systems, including a 2024 Oath violation regarding the inoperative boiler and another violation for using prohibited door hardware on bedroom entry doors. While there have been numerous service requests and violations over the years, many have been resolved, as evidenced by their "close" status, though some open issues persist.