1014 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1014 Gerard Avenue is a 6-story, 60-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Ved Parkash. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025, with particular concerns about elevator reliability and safety compliance. A series of elevator complaints between February and June 2025 highlighted problems with single device operation and lack of alternate service, though some were marked as Oath Violations.

Recent safety concerns have emerged, including multiple unresolved issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and window guards in April 2025, though some inspections were unable to be completed. The building has received several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment BB (December 2024), and door issues in Apartment 6H. There are also ongoing concerns in Apartment 4E from November 2024, including plumbing and electrical issues that remain open as of now. The property has faced significant building system challenges, with multiple Department of Buildings violations noting failure to properly address immediately hazardous conditions.

As of 2023-2024, there are active ECB violations related to elevator maintenance requirements, facade maintenance, and unauthorized electrical work. While bedbug and rodent infestation reports have varied, with several instances of rat activity noted in inspections between 2022 and 2025, the most recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) show no active infestations. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, with multiple 311 complaints regarding various conditions including water leaks, paint/plaster issues, and floor problems throughout 2025. The property appears to have ongoing challenges with maintaining basic safety systems and responding to violation notices, as indicated by multiple active ECB violations and service requests.