2997 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

2997 3rd Avenue is a 6-story, 18-unit old law tenement building located in the Melrose neighborhood, built in 1920 and currently owned by 2937 3rd Avenue Realty LLC. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably a heat and hot water emergency in February 2024, which was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) but resulted in no violations. This was the only recorded heating issue during the current heating season as of July 2025.

The building's history also shows concerns with pest management, particularly in 2018-2019 when multiple units experienced bedbug infestations, though recent bedbug reports from 2019-2024 show no current infestations. The property has a documented rodent inspection history, with a notable period of activity between 2011-2013 showing rat presence, followed by bait applications and inspections. However, a rodent inspection in May 2023 resulted in a "Passed" status, indicating improved pest management conditions.

The building's records show regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2019 to present, with all recent filings (2019-2024) showing zero infested dwelling units. An important violation was recorded in February 2022 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been resolved as subsequent filings show no infestations. The property has maintained compliance with HPD inspections for the most part, with no significant violations recorded in recent years, and the most recent rodent inspections show improved conditions compared to earlier years. While there have been various maintenance issues noted, particularly in the 2011-2013 period, the building's recent history suggests improvements in both pest management and maintenance response, with no major safety violations on record for the past few years.