1020 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1020 Gerard Avenue is a 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Pine Top Corporation, containing 54 residential units. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple complaints and violations related to water damage, interior maintenance, and pest infestations. Between April and June 2025 alone, there were three separate incidents involving ceiling plaster issues and three incidents involving floor problems, all resulting in HPD violations.

The building has also faced challenges with water management, showing both slow and heavy water leaks in 2024, and has experienced problems with rodent control, showing evidence of rat activity through multiple inspections. The property has a documented history of elevator service issues, with active complaints about single-device operation as recently as December 2024. Safety violations have included problems with smoke detector functionality, fire escape maintenance, and building security elements. Environmental concerns have been noted, including instances of mold and sanitation problems in 2024.

The building's management has generally responded to violations within the required timeframe, with most recent violations being properly closed after inspection. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no reported cases since 2018. Regular inspections and maintenance records show both compliance and failings in various safety and maintenance requirements, particularly related to water management and interior upkeep. The building's historical records also show some inconsistency in meeting energy benchmarking requirements, though recent records indicate these requirements have been met.