953 Grant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The three-unit, three-story building at 953 Grant Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by Arsen Yakubov and constructed in 1905, has experienced persistent sanitation challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring sewage-related complaints, with the most recent emergency reports from June 2024, though inspectors were unable to access the premises. The building has also faced issues with garbage and recycling storage, as evidenced by complaints in January 2024, though inspections found no violations.

A concerning pattern of rodent activity has emerged, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 indicating the presence of rats, including recent bait applications in July 2025. The property has undergone several inspections revealing various maintenance issues requiring attention. In April 2024, violations were documented related to building safety and maintenance requirements, including the need to post proper notices regarding smoke detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and carbon monoxide detection.

Earlier violations from 2020-2021 involved problems with the building's cornice and facade, though these appear to have been resolved. Historical issues include a heat/hot water complaint from January 2022 and a cooking gas complaint from April 2022, both of which were addressed, as well as problems with a refrigerator reported in 2020. More recently, the building's 2024 bedbug reports consistently showed zero infestation cases in the past three years. While there have been various maintenance and sanitation issues, the property has generally responded to violations and inspections, with most recent violations being actively addressed and certified as corrected by September 2024.