140 West Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10468

140 West Fordham Road is a 54-unit, 7-story residential building located in University Heights, completed in 2022 and owned by Javier Monroy. Since its opening, the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heat and hot water systems, which have generated multiple emergency complaints throughout 2025 for both apartment-specific and entire-building problems. The building's infrastructure has faced challenges, including plumbing issues (toilets, sinks, and radiators) and an unsanitary conditions complaint regarding pests.

A notable cluster of problems occurred in early 2025, with multiple HPD inspections being attempted but access not granted or inspections unable to be completed. The building's construction phase (2021) was marked by several significant safety and compliance issues, including multiple stop work orders, construction safety violations, and a documented worker injury incident that resulted in several ECB violations. These violations were primarily related to construction site safety, including inadequate safety equipment measures and improper worker communication. Environmental Control Board violations during construction resulted in penalties totaling $17,375, though records show they were resolved.

Recent months have shown some improvement, with no bedbug infestations reported in 2024-2025 and consistent passing grades on rodent inspections since 2021. However, the building currently has active violations regarding the failure to file required energy benchmarking reports as of May 2024. The building's maintenance history demonstrates persistent issues with basic services such as heat and water, particularly during winter months, despite being a relatively new construction. While many initial construction and safety violations were resolved, the building continues to experience periodic maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort.