2042 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

2042 Grand Avenue is a 5-story, 50-unit residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Jumelia Abrahamson in the University Heights neighborhood. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, with numerous housing maintenance code violations and inspections. Most notably, there are active concerns about rodent infestation, as evidenced by recent rodent inspection failures in 2025 and previous violations related to mice and roaches in apartments 1H and 2H identified in 2024.

Multiple recent complaints show recurring issues with building systems, including plumbing problems (bathtubs, sinks), sanitation concerns (mold), and door/window maintenance, though inspections have generally found these issues not to violate housing laws. There have been three consecutive violations regarding energy efficiency score display requirements from 2021-2024, and a 2022 boiler-related violation concerning electrical wiring safety was addressed. Recent inspections and complaints (2025-2024) indicate persistent maintenance issues, including a pattern of plumbing problems, unsanitary conditions (including mold), and door-related concerns.

A notable incident in February 2025 involved heavy water flow that resulted in violations requiring correction. The building has documented bedbug infestations, with the most recent report from December 2024 indicating two units affected, though both were subsequently eradicated. While many recent complaints have been closed following HPD inspections, the building's maintenance history shows recurring issues that typically require multiple service requests and inspections to address. The property has generally maintained basic compliance with housing regulations, as most inspections have not identified violations, though the pattern of recurring complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.