2055 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 5-story, 55-unit building at 2055 Creston Avenue in Fordham, owned by Edith Oppenheimer and constructed in 1922, is currently experiencing several concerning maintenance issues as of 2025. Most notably, there are ongoing problems with lead dust during construction, multiple pest infestations (including rats), and persistent heat and hot water system failures. Since February 2025, there have been at least seven heat and hot water complaints for the entire building, with HPD frequently unable to gain apartment access for inspection. The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, with multiple 311 complaints about unsanitary conditions and unsuccessful HPD inspections in April 2025.

The property has a documented history of maintenance violations and inspections from 2023-2024, including issues with building entry security, interior flooring, and exterior masonry. Two Class C violations from October 2023 related to roach and mice infestations were recorded in a first-floor apartment (A), and more recent inspection reports in 2024-2025 continue to reveal rat activity despite bait application efforts. While the building's bedbug reporting has shown zero infested units in the past two years, the recent pest control challenges suggest ongoing sanitation concerns. The building has experienced repeated problems with heat and hot water availability in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints recorded through HPD.

Additionally, there have been several violations related to required inspections and reporting, including failure to submit External Low Pressure Inspection reports and several EER submissions, though these violations were later dismissed. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infested or re-infested units in the last three reporting periods. Previous years (up to 2020) showed limited pest incidents, with one confirmed bedbug case in 2019 and two in 2018. The most recent Bedbug Report from December 2024 shows zero infested units for the period of November 2023 - October 2024, though this reporting period falls after the most recent documented infestation cases.