2235 Bassford Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 6-story, 33-unit building at 2235 Bassford Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Ari Bernstein, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, the building has had recurring problems with heating systems, evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2024-2025, including a February 2025 incident affecting the entire building. The property is currently facing multiple open violations, including serious issues in apartment E2 such as mouse and roach infestations, roof leakage over the kitchen ceiling, and various plumbing and painting deficiencies documented in October 2024.

Apartment B6 also has several open violations related to broken floor tiles and a defective light fixture. The building's electrical systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple inspection attempts noting various issues including lighting problems and outlet/switch concerns between October 2024 and January 2025. The building has undergone several rodent inspections in 2023-2025, with mixed results; while some passed inspections indicate improvements, others have shown continued rodent activity.

A significant number of 311 service requests have been logged, with various issues including door problems, appliance concerns, and unsanitary conditions like mold. The property's heat and hot water systems have generated multiple complaints, some of which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. While the building's bedbug reports for the past four years show no infestations, the consistent pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding basic services like heat and water, suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep.