2165 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 60-unit, 6-story building at 2165 Ryer Avenue in Fordham, owned by Ved Parkash and constructed in 1938, has experienced multiple concerning issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there were significant heating and hot water problems in March 2025, with multiple emergency complaints indicating building-wide failures, though some complaints were closed without inspection access. May 2025 brought additional serious concerns, including pest infestations, water leakage, and ceiling issues, all resulting in HPD violations.

The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in late 2024, particularly affecting apartments 1J, 5K, and 6K, involving issues with pests, water fixtures, and unauthorized reoccupancy during repairs. The property has faced ongoing infrastructure and safety scrutiny, with several active Environmental Control Board violations as of 2024-2025 regarding sidewalk shed safety and failure to file necessary documentation. While the building has passed some rodent inspections in 2024-2025, previous inspections in 2024 and 2023 noted rat activity.

The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding single device operation and lack of alternate service, though most were closed without violations. The building's maintenance record shows periods of both infestation and successful eradication efforts, with bedbug reports indicating sporadic issues, though recent filings (2022-2024) show no current infestations. The property has also faced challenges with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and violations throughout 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance and infrastructure concerns that impact resident comfort.