1098 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 6-story, 60-unit building at 1098 Gerard Avenue in Concourse, owned by Michael Gontar and constructed in 1925 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple ongoing water-related issues, with an emergency heavy flow water leak reported in May 2025, and previous water leak complaints in 2025 involving damp spots, plumbing issues, and various fixture problems. The building has shown recurring problems with its heating system, experiencing both apartment-specific and building-wide heat/hot water complaints in early 2025, though these were reportedly resolved when inspected.

The property has faced persistent maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple housing maintenance code complaints, including open cases as of June 2025 for cabinet, flooring, and wall problems. Previous violations from late 2024 in apartment 26 included bathroom issues with tiles, faucets, and evidence of pest infestation (mice and roaches), though these were certified as corrected between December 2024 and January 2025. A rodent inspection in March 2025 revealed rat activity, though subsequent inspections in 2024 showed passing results.

The building has a documented history of bedbug reporting, with the most recent filings (2023-2024) showing no current infestations, though there were previous incidents in 2020-2021. The property also has two active Department of Buildings violations as of 2023 related to external low pressure inspection documentation. While the building has undergone some repairs and inspections have shown improvements, the persistence of water issues and various maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.