2012 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 16-unit, 5-story building at 2012 Davidson Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Sam Klein and built in 1925, has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems. Most recently, there were heat and hot water outages reported for the entire building in January 2025 and for individual apartments in December 2024, though these complaints were marked as resolved after systems were reactivated or confirmed operational.

The building has a documented history of pest infestations, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests (specifically roaches and mice) during 2023-2024, though some complaints required additional follow-up inspections. Other maintenance concerns have included plumbing issues (affecting toilets and bathtubs/showers), door problems, and ventilation system concerns, with various emergency and non-emergency complaints filed between 2022 and 2024. The property has also faced structural and safety challenges, including concerns about the building's parapet wall stability noted in 2021 with active violations remaining as of 2023, and multiple complaints regarding elevator service throughout 2020-2021.

Recent inspections have indicated ongoing rodent activity, with multiple bait applications recorded in 2024-2025, though the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in annual reports since 2019. While several violations on record have been resolved or closed, including heat violations and various maintenance issues, issues like the elevator problems and parapet concerns have persisted over time. The building's heating system has been a recurring source of complaints, with at least seven heat-related service requests between 2022 and 2025, affecting both individual units and the entire building.