2265 Bassford Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

2265 Bassford Avenue is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Arman Kohan and constructed in 2003. The property has experienced recurring issues with rodent infestations, particularly between 2023 and 2025, with multiple inspections confirming rat activity. Most recently, rat activity was documented during inspections in July 2025, with bait being applied as a mitigation measure.

The building has also faced two significant heat and hot water emergencies, one in 2021 and another in March 2025, though both were ultimately closed without violations. The property has a documented history of pest-related complaints, with multiple reports in 2020 and 2019, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development generally found no violations. Between 2016 and 2018, several housing maintenance code violations were recorded, including issues with the sprinkler system (requiring additional heads, a garden hose, and proper sealing of the OSY valve) and the need for proper gas leak notification procedures, all of which were subsequently addressed and closed.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2022 to 2025 shows varying levels of infestation, with the most recent reports (2023-2025) indicating no current infestations, though three units were listed as infested in 2022 before being eradicated. Recent rodent control efforts have been ongoing, with multiple inspections and bait application occurring throughout 2024-2025, suggesting continued attention to pest management. While the building has maintained compliance with most recent housing maintenance codes and bedbug reporting requirements, the persistent rodent activity and periodic heating issues remain notable concerns in the building's recent history.