311 East 188th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 12-unit, 5-story building at 311 East 188th Street in Fordham, owned by Ryan Zar, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple confirmed instances of rat activity, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 confirming ongoing rodent problems.

The building faced significant heating and hot water system challenges in April 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed and subsequently verified as resolved by HPD. Apartment 5W was subject to various violations in late 2024, including issues with lead-based paint hazards, ceiling damage, mold, and inadequate heat and hot water supply, though most of these violations were eventually closed. The property has a concerning history of boiler system issues, with multiple complaints in March-April 2025 regarding defective/inoperative equipment, though inspectors often reported being unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building has also faced structural and safety concerns, including open complaints about doors/windows as of April 2025 and persistent problems with the building's intercom system, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2021, the rodent issue has proven to be more persistent, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 confirming rat activity. The department of buildings records show several active ECB violations related to boiler equipment and improper storage, along with issues of illegal conversion that have been the subject of multiple complaints over the years.