879 Elsmere Place, Bronx, NY 10460

879 Elsmere Place is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building in Tremont, owned by Nabil Aly and constructed in 2006. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues, most notably in early 2024 when multiple emergencies emerged simultaneously, including plumbing problems (multiple toilet and sink issues), heavy water leaks, mold, and pest infestations.

These issues resulted in several open housing maintenance code violations, particularly affecting the 3rd-story apartment, which faced problems with heat, hot water, leaks, and mold. Additional violations were documented in March 2024, including issues with doors, self-closing mechanisms, and the need for proper gas leak notification procedures. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since 2020, with all annual reports showing zero infested units.

The property also recently passed a rodent inspection in January 2025, though it showed rat activity during inspections in 2016 and 2017. Historical maintenance records indicate past issues with a refrigerator (2018) and various plumbing concerns, but many of these were promptly addressed and closed. While there have been multiple violations and maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024, the building has demonstrated some responsiveness to addressing problems once reported, with several complaints being closed after inspections or corrections were made.