2224 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The three-unit residential building at 2224 Grand Avenue in University Heights, owned by Maurice Kohan, was constructed in 2006 and has experienced several maintenance issues over the years. Most recently, in November 2023, the building faced significant heat and hot water system failures, prompting multiple emergency complaints from tenants.

While inspections were conducted, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to the units for verification. An inspection on November 6, 2023, revealed a Class C violation regarding defective self-closing doors in the first-story public hall, while a 2022 inspection had issued a Class A violation concerning bedbug reporting requirements. The building has a documented history of various maintenance challenges, including water leak issues and ceiling problems in January 2021, though these complaints were closed without any violations being issued.

In recent years, there has been consistent attention to pest control matters, with the building's bedbug infestation rates showing significant improvement from 2020-2021 (with 3 infested units) to zero infestations in subsequent years. The property has experienced recurring rodent activity, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and bait application, though recent inspections in 2025 have passed. The building's overall maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and pest control, though recent rodent inspections indicate some improvement in management response.