2342 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2342 Ryer Avenue is a 5-story, 31-unit residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by Benito Mofeno. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and regulatory issues, particularly in recent months, with multiple Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints and violations. Most notably, from May to June 2025, there were multiple service requests regarding various building issues, including heat/hot water problems, plumbing issues, unsanitary conditions (pests), and multiple other maintenance concerns.

HPD inspections during this period were frequently unable to gain access to the apartments for verification. The building has documented violations from 2024 in Apartment 5D, including issues with roof leaks, plaster surfaces, visible mold, and defective safety devices (carbon monoxide/smoke detectors). There have also been recurring complaints regarding building safety and infrastructure, such as roof leaks, heating system problems, and structural concerns, with some issues remaining unresolved as of the latest records. The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with basic systems and safety features.

Notable violations from previous years include unauthorized occupancy changes in 2020-2021, when it was found that an additional bedroom had been created in Unit 4A, along with various building systems deficiencies. Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 indicate problems with building facade maintenance, including loose decorative stone and spalling masonry. Recent rodent activity has been documented in compliance inspections throughout 2023-2025, though some inspections have shown no activity. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple open violations and conditions requiring attention, particularly in the most recent months up to June 2025.