963 Sherman Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

963 Sherman Avenue, a 5-story New Law Tenement built in 1914 in Concourse Village, is currently facing ongoing maintenance challenges under the ownership of Daniel Walpole. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with complaints filed in November 2024 and most recently in January 2025, both of which were temporarily resolved but required multiple follow-ups.

In late 2023, several units experienced various maintenance issues including problems with paint/plaster, plumbing (affecting sinks, water supply, and bathtubs/showers), cabinet issues, and flooring problems, leading to multiple violations. Notably, in November 2023, the building received violations related to lead-based paint hazard control requirements in multiple apartments (2, 4, 5, 7, 10, and 14), though these violations were certified as corrected by January 2024. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with rat activity recorded in 2024 and early 2025, though the most recent inspections in July 2025 and February 2025 passed.

The building also experienced various emergency maintenance issues in January 2025, including problems with windows, doors, floors, and an electric/gas range. While the building's bedbug reports from 2020 through 2025 show no infestations, the persistent heating system problems and various maintenance violations suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort. The property's historical records and recent complaints indicate a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive upkeep, particularly concerning building systems affecting basic resident needs like heat and hot water, though there has been some progression in addressing lead paint compliance issues following the November 2023 inspection.