2080 Lafontaine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

2080 Lafontaine Avenue is an 8-story, 74-unit residential building constructed in 2003 and currently owned by Christina Pimentel. The property has recently experienced multiple maintenance issues, with several open complaints as of mid-2025, including problems with paint/plaster (walls and ceilings) and a water leak, while an electric/gas range issue remains open as of June 2025. The building has a documented history of elevator service disruptions, with numerous complaints between 2022 and 2025 regarding the single elevator and alternate service availability, including recent violations in 2024 with associated penalties. Other significant maintenance violations were recorded in late 2024, including issues with hot water supply in Apartment 8B, various repairs required in Apartment 4D (including smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector replacement), and multiple ceiling and wall repair requirements in different units.

The building's infrastructure maintenance records show recurring problems, particularly with the elevator system, which has had multiple emergency violations regarding out-of-service conditions and insufficient maintenance documentation. Recent inspections from 2025 indicate a failed rodent inspection, though previous inspections in 2024 and 2023 had passed, suggesting some variability in pest control effectiveness. The property has experienced two documented bedbug infestations in the past five years (2024 and 2021), though both were reported as eradicated. December 2024 violations indicated multiple issues requiring attention, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, while various open and recently closed complaints from 2025 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting basic amenities such as water systems, wall surfaces, and appliance functionality.

The building has demonstrated consistent rodent control compliance in recent years, though two inspections in 2021 and 2025 failed for unspecified reasons. Historical data shows periodic bedbug issues, with the most recent infestation reported in late 2024, while previous infestations in Apartment 4D (2024) and Apartment 6I (2024) were addressed. Various violations related to fire safety systems, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, have been documented and subsequently corrected, with the most recent violations in December 2024 being certified as addressed in January 2025. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with infrastructure and basic services, particularly regarding the elevator system, plumbing, and interior finishes, though many recent violations have been addressed in accordance with housing maintenance requirements. The recent complaints and violations indicate active maintenance issues requiring attention, while historical records demonstrate some improvements in compliance with housing maintenance codes over time.