885 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

885 Brook Avenue is a 4-story, 14-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the Melrose neighborhood, built in 1925 and currently owned by Paul Moore. The building has experienced persistent pest control issues, particularly with rodent infestation, as evidenced by multiple DOHMH rat sightings between 2021 and 2024. While recent inspections in 2024 showed evidence of rodent activity, a compliance inspection in May 2024 resulted in a passing grade.

The property has also faced several maintenance challenges, including a significant cluster of violations in 2024 focused on apartment 3A, which include requirements to repair water leaks, replace missing kitchen cabinet doors, and address paint condition issues. These recent violations are particularly noteworthy given their potential impact on resident comfort and safety. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance issues, including unsanitary conditions and problems with plumbing, garbage storage, and heating systems between 2019 and 2023.

Emergency complaints in early 2019 revealed serious problems with heat, hot water, and plumbing in multiple units, though records indicate these were resolved promptly. More recently, an appliance issue reported in August 2023 was investigated by HPD but resulted in no violations being issued. The building's bedbug report filings from 2021 through 2024 show minimal activity, with only one reported case in 2022 that was subsequently eradicated. While the property has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple violations being certified as closed, the recurring nature of pest problems and recent violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.