845 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The 67-unit, 6-story building at 845 Gerard Avenue in the Concourse neighborhood, owned by Richard Scharf, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed throughout March 2025, including several emergency situations where Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions.

The building also has persistent plumbing issues, with three separate violations related to the bathtub/shower, basin/sink, and flooring reported in March 2025, along with open complaints regarding toilet and water supply issues as of June 2025. While the building's bedbug reports show no infestations in the past three filing periods, there have been recurring rat activity issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing both passed and activity results. The building has a documented history of elevator and safety system concerns, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints and Environmental Control Board violations related to elevator service and fire safety systems between 2018 and 2021.

Notable violations include missing door zone restrictors, improperly installed fireman service, and issues with monitoring systems, though these violations are listed as resolved. The building was constructed in 1930 and has undergone various maintenance challenges over the years, with the most recent HPD inspections revealing multiple violations requiring owner correction, including issues with plaster surfaces, floor tiles, and bathroom ceiling leaks in apartment 6H. The property has experienced periodic challenges with its heating system and building-wide infrastructure, requiring multiple emergency interventions and inspections by HPD in 2025.