2297 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 2297 Southern Boulevard in the Belmont neighborhood was built in 1925 and is currently owned by Kendon Clement. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging since 2023. As of September 2024, there are multiple open violations related to moisture issues, cracked floor tiles, and pest infestations in the basement apartment (referred to as "WI"), including both rodent and roach problems. The building has a history of plumbing issues, evidenced by multiple complaints between 2023-2024 regarding toilets, bathtubs/showers, and flooring problems, though inspections generally did not result in violations.

More serious concerns were documented in 2019-2020, including boiler safety violations with high CO readings and control issues, as well as concerns about structural stability during periods of building shaking/vibration. The property underwent several inspections between 2022-2025, with recent rodent activity confirmed in June 2025, though prior inspections had generally passed. The building has been the subject of multiple complaints regarding various maintenance issues, including unauthorized construction and plumbing problems, with most recent complaints being filed in 2024-2025. The most recent bedbug reporting from 2025 shows no current infestations, continuing a pattern from previous years (2022 and 2024) where no bedbug activity was reported.

The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and open violations, with particularly notable issues around floor maintenance, door hardware, and window conditions. The property has gone through multiple inspections and complaints regarding various aspects of building maintenance, with most recent concerns centering on pest control, plumbing systems, and floor maintenance. Recent inspections have generally shown passing results for rodent activity checks, though the most recent inspection in June 2025 noted rat activity. The building's permit history shows some activity in 2019, including two permits issued for work done that year.