1178 Sherman Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The four-story converted dwelling at 1178 Sherman Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by Berlyn Thomas, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, with the most critical being structural and maintenance-related problems. As of June 2025, there is an active violation regarding a compromised retaining wall at the rear of the property, which poses potential dangers to both the building and adjacent properties. The Department of Buildings has mandated that a New York State licensed professional engineer provide structural drawings by June 30, 2025, and that construction work commence no later than July 28, 2025.

Additionally, there are outstanding Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 related to unlawful acts and failure to comply with a DOB Commissioner's order, for which a penalty of $2,500 has been imposed and remains due. The building has also been cited for historical gas piping issues, with a 2019 violation noting corrosion on the gas piping near the meter. The property has faced recurring challenges with pest management, particularly regarding bedbugs, with multiple open violations (2021-2024) related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD.

Recent rodent inspections present a mixed picture: while the building passed inspections in 2022 and 2023, there were failed inspections in 2024, including one showing rat activity. The building has also experienced maintenance-related complaints, such as a 2019 complaint about an electric/gas range that could not be inspected due to lack of access. Immediate attention to the retaining wall situation is warranted based on its potential safety implications.