2314 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458

The 6-story tenement building at 2314 Grand Concourse in Fordham, owned by Alex Yustman and built in 1931, has experienced persistent heating and plumbing issues over the past two years. The most recent problems occurred in late 2024 and through mid-2025, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building also faced significant challenges in maintaining basic safety systems, as evidenced by active violations related to emergency equipment such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors recorded in late 2023 and early 2024.

More recently, between June 2025 and October 2025, there were multiple emergency plumbing issues, though these were resolved promptly. The building has a history of bedbug infestations, particularly notable during 2019-2021, though recent years show no reported infestations. Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with several instances of rat activity detected between 2022 and 2024, though most recent inspections in 2025 have passed. The property has undergone various maintenance and compliance inspections, with a substantial number of violations recorded in 2024, primarily affecting apartment 6G.

These violations included problems with paint conditions, water leaks, and issues with door self-closing mechanisms, though most were resolved by late 2024. The building's commercial space has also faced multiple challenges, including no smoke detectors or carbon dioxide detectors in place as of October 2023, resulting in a $6,250 penalty, and water damage issues documented earlier in 2023. Multiple complaints regarding illegal conversions and an illegal/Improper vent/exhaust system have been filed between 2020 and 2024, with inspectors often unable to gain access to verify conditions. While many of these complaints have been closed, the pattern of repeated heating system failures and various maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building infrastructure and maintenance compliance.