1821 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 33-unit, 7-story building at 1821 Prospect Avenue in Tremont, owned by Shaya Seidenfeld and completed in 2022, has experienced notable construction and safety oversight challenges during its early years. Between 2022 and 2023, the building underwent multiple inspections and received several violations related to construction safety compliance, including issues with scaffolding, fire safety equipment, and debris management. Most concerning was a cluster of violations in May 2023 involving unsafe scaffolding practices, inadequate fire extinguishers, and accumulation of flammable debris.

Specific violations documented by the Environmental Control Board included non-compliance with safety plan requirements and the use of unsupported scaffold systems, though all were subsequently resolved without penalties except for one $625 violation. The Department of Buildings issued a violation in October 2023 for failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous ECB violation, though this was later dismissed. more recently, in June 2025, there was a complaint about indoor air quality related to ventilation, prompting a DOHMH response and notification to the property management.

Despite these construction and safety concerns, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2022, with recent reports (December 2024) showing zero infested units. Additionally, a rodent inspection conducted in January 2025 resulted in a passing grade. The building's permit history shows multiple approvals throughout 2021-2023 for construction and related work, including new building (NB) and façade (FO) permits.