2119 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The property at 2119 Grand Avenue is a three-story, two-family house built in 1920, currently owned by Uzi Shvut. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and regulatory issues over recent years, with particularly significant concerns emerging in 2024. There are multiple open violations as of June 2024, including deficiencies related to carbon monoxide detector requirements, exterior flashing repairs, and various building code compliance issues. Most notably, the building has faced substantial concerns regarding unauthorized conversions and occupancy violations, with recent inspections in 2024 finding occupied areas contrary to its Certificate of Occupancy as a two-family dwelling.

The property has a documented history of plumbing and electrical issues, including emergency complaints in 2020 regarding toilets and lighting. Rodent activity has been a persistent problem, with multiple inspections from 2024 to 2025 confirming rat activity and requiring bait application. The building has also undergone several inspections related to unauthorized improvements, including enclosure of balconies and unauthorized apartment conversions, resulting in multiple violation notices. Recent housing maintenance code violations from 2024 reveal various maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly in common areas.

The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows particular concern regarding unauthorized modifications and occupancy, with multiple violation notices and penalties being issued for non-compliance with vacate orders and unauthorized dwelling unit conversions. The property has experienced recurring pest control issues, particularly with rodent infestations, requiring multiple bait applications and resulting in consistent "Rat Activity" findings during inspections. Recent violations from 2024 also indicate ongoing maintenance issues throughout the building, including problems with stairs, floors, paint/plaster conditions, and various structural elements requiring repair. The documented history suggests a pattern of maintenance challenges and regulatory non-compliance that has persisted over multiple years, with the most recent inspections indicating continued occupancy and use contrary to the building's permitted configuration.