992 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 9-unit, 2-story building at 992 College Avenue, owned by R Rabinowitz and located in Concourse Village, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there are active structural concerns as of 2024 regarding bulging and step cracking around the main entrance, with associated penalties totaling $3,125. The building has undergone multiple renovation attempts in early 2024 that raised serious safety concerns, including exposed wood joists, cut electrical wires, and debris creating trip hazards on the first floor.

These work-related issues resulted in five separate Environmental Control Board violations in February 2024, each carrying penalties ranging from $3,125 to $6,250. The building has also shown recurring compliance issues with the Housing Maintenance Code regarding bedbug reporting, with violations recorded in 2021-2024, though the most recent report from December 2024 indicates no active infestations during the reporting period. The property has maintained generally good pest control, with rodent inspections passing consistently since 2023, except for one instance of rat activity in April 2023.

A series of Department of Buildings complaints in early 2024 primarily related to work contrary to stop work orders, with multiple instances of inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. While there have been numerous building violations and complaints, it's worth noting that most recent inspections and filings, including the 2024 bedbug report and rodent inspections, show improved compliance. The building's history includes earlier violations from 2018 regarding unpermitted work and maintenance issues in the boiler room, which were resolved.