491 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The 12-story, 153-unit building at 491 Gerard Avenue in Mott Haven, owned by Kirk Goodrich and completed in 2017, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past year and a half. The property has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple building-wide complaints filed in February 2025, some of which resulted in HPD violations. There have been several plumbing issues, including water supply problems and slow leaks, though some inspections found no violations.

The building is currently dealing with two active complaints regarding elevator multiple devices and illegal hotel rooms from June 2025, while an open elevator maintenance complaint from June 2024 remains unresolved. The building has a history of various maintenance violations and code violations, including an open violation from December 2024 regarding public hall maintenance on the 8th floor and multiple plumbing issues that were classified as emergency situations. Recent inspections have identified issues with pests, as evidenced by a pest complaint in January 2025 and a bedbug report from 2024. The elevator systems have been a recurring source of concern, with multiple complaints over the past three years and various violations related to maintenance and safety.

On a positive note, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2019, and various maintenance violations from previous years have been resolved, including issues with fire retardant material, door repairs, and hallway painting. The property has experienced missing or defective door issues in common areas, as noted in recent inspections, and has had some delays in resolving maintenance requests, as evidenced by several complaints where inspections could not be completed or where access issues were reported. The building's management has responded to many of these issues, with several violations being certified as corrected, though some open violations currently remain. The building's systems have undergone inspections and received varied results, with some violations being dismissed upon re-inspection while others remain active.