900 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451

The 10-story, 298-unit building at 900 Grand Concourse, owned by Jeanette Puryear and built in 1923, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. As of July 2025, there are multiple open complaints including problems with a refrigerator and electric/gas range, ongoing pest issues, and a window frame problem reported in June 2025. The building has documented three instances of bedbug infestations between 2022 and 2024, all of which were reported as eradicated.

The property has faced persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 confirming the presence of rats. Recent maintenance violations and complaints indicate serious building maintenance challenges. Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 show problems with heating and hot water systems affecting multiple apartments, particularly on the 9th and 10th floors. The building's facade has been a recurring concern, with multiple DOB violations issued in 2024-2025 citing cracked and spalling bricks and terra cotta at various floors.

There are active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 related to hazardous boiler conditions, and several recent complaints involving unsanitary conditions including sewage and mold. The building has a history of unauthorized scaffold usage and safety violations during construction work, with multiple ECB offenses recorded in 2023-2024. Recent complaints about elevator conditions and building shaking have also been documented, though some were not substantiated upon inspection. The property has undergone various construction work requiring permits over the years, with multiple permits issued for work between 2018 and 2024, including facade-related work and elevator system maintenance.