1881 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10453

1881 Grand Concourse is a six-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Jacob Soleimani. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues recently, with multiple active housing maintenance code complaints as of May 2025, including recurring plumbing problems with basins/sinks, heavy water leaks, and radiator issues, all classified as emergencies.

In 2024, the building was cited for several serious violations during a September inspection, including exposed electrical wiring, defective self-closing doors, fire safety concerns, and improper repairs to the building's entrance door. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints and violations throughout 2024-2025, most recently resulting in an active Environmental Control Board violation from November 2024 regarding defective door safety features, with an outstanding penalty of $3,125. The building has faced challenges with basic services, evident in multiple general system failures including a significant heat/hot water issue that affected the entire building in January 2025, though these complaints were subsequently closed.

The property has also shown some concerning patterns in rodent inspections, with failures recorded in early 2023 and 2024, though more recent inspections in 2025 have passed. Historical data reveals consistent maintenance issues, particularly regarding the elevator system, which has generated numerous complaints and violations over the past several years. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by several resolved complaints and permits issued, including work permits from 2019 and 2021, though some recent violations remain open, particularly those related to elevator safety and building security features.