2082 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

2082 Ryer Avenue is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in the Fordham neighborhood, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Morton Glick. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being related to structural integrity. As of July 2024, there is an open violation regarding rat infestation in the rear yard, and two active violations from June 2023 concerning a collapsed retaining wall that affected adjacent properties.

These retaining wall issues were serious enough to prompt a Partial Vacate Order in May 2023 and resulted in an Environmental Control Board violation in October 2023 for failure to comply with a Commissioner's order. The building has documented multiple safety concerns, including inadequate heat and hot water service (most recently in 2021), and numerous emergency violations in 2020 related to safety equipment including smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escape conditions. The building has faced recurring pest control challenges, with a notable bedbug infestation reported in 2023 affecting all three units, though subsequent reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate no new infestations.

Rodent issues have been documented through multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025, with periods of rat activity reported in 2024 and late 2023, though recent inspections in 2025 have passed. The property has also experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including problems with plumbing, heating systems, and multiple building code violations pertaining to safety systems and general maintenance. While many historical violations have been closed, the building currently faces active structural and pest control compliance issues that require ongoing attention.