2064 Mapes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 240-unit, 9-story building at 2064 Mapes Avenue in Tremont, owned by Rick Gropper and completed in 1972, has experienced a series of significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in 2025. Currently, there is an open plumbing/water supply complaint from June 2025, and earlier this year there were problems with heat and hot water. Multiple violations were documented in March 2025 related to paint/plaster conditions on walls and ceilings, doors/windows, unsanitary conditions including pests and mold, and electrical issues with outlets/switches.

The building has a history of elevator and boiler concerns, with three consecutive elevator "No Alternate Service" complaints filed between late 2023 and early 2025, and boiler problems including defective operations and carbon monoxide issues in late 2023. Two active violations as of October 2024 indicate unresolved safety concerns, including a "Cycle 9B Unsafe Report" and failure to certify corrections on previously issued immediately hazardous violations. The property has shown recurring issues with sanitation and pest control, though recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 indicate no current infestations, following several years of eradication efforts. Historical records show variations in compliance with building maintenance requirements, with some violations being dismissed or closed without penalty, while others remain active.

The building's management has faced multiple heating system challenges, including both building-wide and apartment-specific problems, and there have been various inspection outcomes ranging from violations issued to "No Violation Warranted" determinations. As of 2025, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with infrastructure and building systems, particularly regarding elevator service, heating systems, and interior maintenance. While there have been periods of effective remediation, including the eradication of bedbugs in most documented cases, the frequency and nature of repairs required suggest a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive upkeep. Despite these issues, recent bedbug reports indicate successful eradication efforts, maintaining zero infestations since 2022.