831 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The 8-story, 100-unit building at 831 Gerard Avenue in the Concourse neighborhood, owned by Richard Scharf and built in 1937, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, throughout 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with complaints spanning from February through April 2025. The building has also faced challenges with indoor climate control and air quality, as evidenced by repeated smoking violations in 2025.

A particular focus area appears to be apartment 6G, which was the subject of multiple violations in late 2024 including issues with pests (both roaches and mice), water leaks, mold, and problems with plumbing fixtures. The building's exterior maintenance has also been a concern, with violations recorded in 2020 regarding the building facade and safety measures during construction work, resulting in fines for both Gerard Realty LLC and Rapid Masonry Restoration. The property has a documented history of bedbug and rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025, with varying results.

While recent rodent inspections from 2023 through 2025 have generally passed, there were periods of rat activity in 2022. The building's bedbug reporting shows one infestation in 2021-2022 and three in 2018-2019, though none have been reported in the last two years. Elevator maintenance has been an ongoing concern, with multiple complaints between 2019-2023, though inspections found no violations. The Department of Buildings has issued several permits for maintenance work between 2019 and 2022, suggesting ongoing efforts to address building maintenance needs, though the frequency of complaints and violations indicates persistent challenges with building systems and maintenance.