2128 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

At 2128 Jerome Avenue in University Heights, this 31-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement built in 1917 has experienced numerous maintenance and infrastructure issues in recent years. Most significantly, the building has ongoing rodent activity as shown by multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025, with the most recent compliance inspection in June 2025 showing rat activity. There are also active violations related to the exterior brick facade, with documented issues including vertical and step cracks, loose bricks, and joint mortar problems, for which a $6,250 penalty was imposed.

The building has shown persistent maintenance challenges, with multiple HPD service requests in May 2025 alone, including complaints about pests, plumbing issues, and door problems, though inspections typically found these did not violate housing laws. Additionally, there are several active DOB violations regarding failure to file required inspections and reports for low-pressure systems and benchmarking requirements between 2022-2024, suggesting ongoing regulatory compliance issues. The building has documented water-related problems, particularly in apartment 2E, where multiple violations from December 2024 noted issues with water leaks affecting various rooms including the kitchen and bathroom, along with concerns about missing vinyl tiles and plaster surface damage.

The property has also faced structural concerns, with multiple complaints about building shaking and stability between 2022-2024, though inspections generally found no violations. Historical records show minimal bedbug activity, with only one reported case in 2019-2020, and that was fully eradicated. Recent maintenance history suggests active efforts to address various issues, as shown by the closure of several complaints with inspections and necessary corrections, though some violations remain open as of the latest available data.