2084 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-family, three-story building at 2084 Ryer Avenue in Fordham, owned by Shalibhadra Kothari, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, there were serious structural concerns, including reports of building shaking and vibration that led to a partial vacate order in April 2023, followed by a slip of active violations regarding collapsed retaining walls and structural monitoring requirements. By late 2023, the building had accumulated substantial Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, including a $12,500 penalty for failure to comply with a Commissioner’s order regarding structural deficiencies.

The building also faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations related to bedbug reporting between 2021 and 2024, though records show no actual infestations during these periods. In late 2021, there were emergency heat and hot water complaints that required HPD intervention, though these issues appeared to be resolved quickly. The property has a history of unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by multiple ECB violations in May 2023 regarding illegal conversion to a ten-family dwelling, with penalties totaling $160,000 for modifying rooms to create additional SRO units with locking devices.

Historical records from 2003-2014 detail various maintenance issues, including water supply problems, leaks, and pest infestations in apartment 2, though these violations were ultimately resolved. Recent rodent inspections from 2024-2025 show generally good results, with most inspections passing, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in April 2024. The building has also undergone various permitted work projects over the years, with several emergency work permits issued in 2021 and 2019 for unspecified repairs.