877 Elsmere Place, Bronx, NY 10460

The 3-unit, 2-story building at 877 Elsmere Place in Tremont, owned by Muhammed Basher and constructed in 2006, has experienced significant maintenance issues throughout its history, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in both late 2024 and early 2025 affecting either the entire building or individual apartments.

A partial inspection in October 2024 revealed several violations requiring attention in Apartment 3, including inadequate hot water supply, ventilation fan issues in the bathroom, and multiple maintenance needs such as repairs to plaster surfaces, door fitment, and water supply pipes. The building has also faced sanitation challenges, with a garbage/recycling storage complaint in September 2024 and a rodent problem evidenced by rat activity inspections in 2025, following a history of similar issues in 2017 and 2018. The property has accumulated multiple open violations according to the recent October 2024 inspection, including problems with the building entrance door lock, various maintenance issues in common areas, and specific deficiencies in Apartment 3 related to electrical, plumbing, and structural elements.

Previous inspections in 2018 documented pest-related complaints that could not be inspected due to access issues. While some issues have been resolved through emergency interventions, as indicated by the closure of several service requests, the persistence of heating system problems and the accumulation of new violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's records reflect a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance, with many complaints requiring emergency responses, particularly regarding basic services such as heat and hot water.