997 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The property at 997 Brook Avenue is a three-story building constructed in 2007 and currently owned by Nikunj Gandhi. The building has experienced recurring issues with building systems, most notably with heating and hot water, having three emergency complaints in 2018, 2019, and 2021, all of which were closed. Significant mechanical system problems have been documented, including multiple boiler violations, with the most recent occurrence in September 2021 when electrical wires were found disconnected, and prior violations for defective/inoperative boilers in 2019.

The elevator service has also been problematic, with violations in 2019 and 2021 regarding single device operation and lack of alternate service, both resulting in penalties. The building has faced numerous electrical and safety compliance challenges, particularly evident in 2019 with several violations for defective/exposed wiring and work performed without proper permits. Multiple environmental control board violations were issued between 2018-2021, including issues with electrical systems, improper roof lighting installation, and failures to file annual boiler inspection reports.

While there were significant violations regarding electrical systems, plumbing, and various safety codes, most have been resolved or dismissed, including eight ECB violations in early 2019 related to failing to certify corrections on immediately hazardous (Class 1) violations, which were dismissed by March 2019. The building's recent maintenance record shows no reported bedbug infestations since 2017, with regular pest control inspections. However, rodent activity has been recorded during multiple inspections in 2018 and 2023, with the most recent inspection in March 2023 indicating rat activity, while the May 2023 inspection resulted in a compliance pass. The property has maintained a regular schedule for required inspections and has shown some improvement in maintaining compliance with various codes, as evidenced by the issuance of permits for electrical and plumbing work in 2019 and 2021, though these followed periods of significant code violations and system failures.