1515 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452

1515 Grand Concourse is a 6-story, 75-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Giancarlo Ferreira. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly in the last two years, with multiple service requests and violations related to elevator problems, intercom systems, appliances, and plumbing. Notably, there are two active elevator-related complaints as of 2025, suggesting ongoing access issues for residents. The building has a concerning history of rat activity, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 confirming the presence of rats and requiring bait application.

There was a rodent infestation reported in apartment 3D in late 2024, and rat activity has been consistently documented throughout 2024 and 2025. Recent inspection records from 2024-2025 show various maintenance concerns, including violations related to an unsafe fire escape exit, plumbing issues, and problems with flooring in multiple areas. The building's elevator system has been particularly problematic, with several complaints about multiple devices, no alternate service, and mechanical issues being documented between 2023 and 2025. While there was a significant bedbug infestation in 2019-2020 affecting several units, subsequent annual filings have shown no new cases, suggesting this issue has been resolved.

The building owners have received multiple violations for failure to maintain scaffolding and provide appropriate safety features, though many of these violations have been resolved or dismissed through proper correction or payment of penalties. The most recent inspection data indicates open violations regarding plaster surface repairs and plumbing issues in apartment WKN as of late 2024, though many previous violations from earlier years have been addressed. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero cases for the past three reporting periods. The property has also been subject to regular compliance inspections for rodent control, with baiting operations being conducted in response to confirmed rat activity, indicating ongoing pest management efforts by the building management.