2181 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

2181 Grand Avenue is a 5-story, 38-unit residential building located in University Heights, constructed in 1921 and currently owned by Rose Rooney. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between March and June of that year, affecting both entire building and individual apartments.

Violations from December 2024 revealed missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 5G, though these were certified as corrected in January 2025. The building's mechanical systems have faced scrutiny, with a 2020 inspection noting multiple boiler-related issues, and there are active violations regarding energy efficiency score display requirements from 2021-2023. The property has undergone several inspections related to rodent activity, with mixed results between 2022 and 2025, including a "Rat Activity" finding in October 2024 and "Failed for Other Reasons" results in 2023 and 2024.

A water leak with heavy flow was reported in March 2025, and various maintenance issues have been documented, including problems with self-closing doors, security features, and interior conditions. While the building has maintained a clean bedbug record for the past several years, as evidenced by yearly filings showing zero infested or eradicated units, the recurring heat/hot water issues and infrastructure concerns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent complaints as of March 2025 indicate persistent problems with basic building systems, requiring multiple interventions from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.