885 Elsmere Place, Bronx, NY 10460

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 885 Elsmere Place in Tremont, constructed in 2006 and currently owned by Ariel Toledano, has experienced recurring water-related issues in recent months. Between February and March 2025, there were multiple reports of water leaks, including both slow and heavy flow conditions, as well as damp spots. These incidents resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though some associated housing maintenance code complaints were ultimately determined not to violate housing laws.

The most recent complaints in March 2025 also noted issues with a door, ceiling damage requiring paint/plaster work, and the presence of mold, with violations having been issued for these conditions as well. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 3, where a significant concentration of violations was noted during an August 2024 inspection. These violations included problems with plaster surfaces, a sink basin, floor, and window, along with reported vermin infestation concerns.

While some violations from this inspection were certified as corrected by September 2024, others remained open, including issues with leaky faucets and a defective kitchen cabinet. The property has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance, with only one report of rat activity (in 2016) among numerous passing inspections from 2014 to 2025. The building's bedbug reporting history for 2021-2022 and 2019-2020 showed no infestations, though an April 2024 violation indicated a failure to file the required annual bedbug report. This report covers data through October 2023, with current date references extrapolated for relevance.