871 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The five-story residential building at 871 Brook Avenue in Melrose, owned by Nataliya Dyakovskaya, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years that warrant attention. Most recently, in March 2025, there were violations issued regarding flooring conditions, and earlier in 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heating, sanitation (including pests), and window conditions. A significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented in December 2024, including problems with windows, electrical systems, and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests.

The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2018 and 2023, though recent bedbug reports show zero infestations in the past several filing periods from 2019 to 2024. Past violations from 2018-2019 indicated serious concerns, including an improper egress situation and illegal conversion issues, with various Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to exit passageways and unpermitted construction work in the cellar area. These earlier violations were resolved, but they included problematic patterns of non-compliance that required multiple citations to address.

From a safety perspective, violations have been documented regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, unsafe electrical wiring, and water damage in Unit 4B, as well as concerns about the fire escape system that required corrective actions. An active DOB violation from 2019 remains open regarding the failure to file a required technical report, suggesting possible ongoing regulatory non-compliance. The building's age (built in 1925) and classification as an Old Law Tenement appear to contribute to its maintenance challenges, though the property owner has addressed many violations as evidenced by their certified correction dates in 2025.