480 Concord Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

480 Concord Avenue is a 6-story, 65-unit residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Simon Moskowitz and classified as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly during 2024-2025. Most notably, there were multiple elevator safety violations recorded in 2024-2025, resulting in significant penalties for issues including inoperative zone lock restrictors, bypassed escape hatch switches, and worn brake pads. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with at least 10 complaints regarding single device operation and no alternate service within one year.

The property has also faced considerable plumbing and sanitation challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests in 2025 related to plumbing issues, water supply concerns, and sewage problems. While inspections of these complaints often found no violations, the frequency of these issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Other significant problems noted in recent months include flooring violations, lighting issues, and a June 2025 drinking water complaint that required investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building's history includes documented rodent activity, with several inspections showing failed results from 2017 through 2023.

However, no bedbug infestations have been reported since at least 2018. Recent records show violations related to apartment conditions, with a December 2024 inspection revealing multiple issues in Apartment 3B, including lack of hot water, inadequate heating, and rodent infestation. The building has also faced challenges with compliance and certification for energy-related requirements, though some violations from 2020-2022 were dismissed. In terms of maintenance response, multiple emergency service requests have been filed through 311, and while many were closed without violations being found, the sheer volume of complaints suggests persistent maintenance challenges. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a record of having no bedbug infestations reported in recent years, and the most recent rodent inspection results show some improvement compared to earlier years.