3023 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

This 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 3023 3rd Avenue in Melrose, owned by Third 3023 LLC, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2025. The building has faced multiple emergency-level issues in June 2025, including problems with heat/hot water systems (affecting both the entire building and individual apartments), electrical systems (no lighting incidents), and various building maintenance concerns such as window frames, door frames, and intercom systems. Notably, there have been recurring heating system and hot water supply issues, with multiple complaints and violations related to these critical systems.

The building has also faced several serious violations in recent years, including a 2024 mold issue in Apartment 2B, a 2023 mouse infestation in Apartment 1A, and various maintenance violations in 2023-2024. These include failures to address peeling paint surfaces, broken floor tiles, and defective window guards. The Department of Buildings has documented both electrical and boiler-related concerns, with violations issued for defective wiring in 2023 and boiler registration issues in 2022, leading to substantial penalties that have since been resolved.

As of September 2024, there are active violations related to the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections, though four previous violations from 2020-2021 were dismissed. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2010, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years. The property has undergone several repair and maintenance actions in response to violations, including addressing window frames, heating systems, and electrical issues, though many complaints indicate ongoing concerns, particularly regarding building systems and maintenance. While the building's age (built in 1928) naturally presents maintenance challenges, the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest that some systems and maintenance protocols may require closer attention.