2757 Claflin Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The Claflin Apartments is a 6-story, 83-unit New Law tenement building located at 2757 Claflin Avenue in the Kingsbridge neighborhood, built in 1927 and currently owned by Moshe Piller. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints in 2025 alone, particularly regarding electrical systems, door/window maintenance, and plumbing issues. Recent building inspection records from 2024-2025 show recurring problems with building systems and infrastructure, including multiple instances of rat activity (as documented in 2023-2025 rodent inspections), persistent elevator service issues, and several violations related to self-closing doors and window disrepair.

The property has a documented history of structural concerns, with multiple complaints about building shaking/vibration recorded throughout 2023-2024, though inspections often found no violations. In 2024, several maintenance violations were recorded, particularly in apartment 4J, including issues with walls, ceilings, and various fixture problems. Building systems including the elevator (notable for multiple service disruptions), heating plant, and life safety systems have been the subject of several violations and service complaints. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status according to official reports from 2021 to 2024, though there have been periodic sanitation and maintenance violations that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

Recent inspections from 2025 have focused on various building systems and infrastructure, noting electrical and door-related issues. The building's exterior has been cited for various maintenance violations over the years, including cracked lintels and facade problems, particularly on upper floors. While some violations have been resolved through appropriate certification and repair work, the frequency of service requests and documented maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property has undergone multiple ownership changes since 2019, with varying degrees of responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by the pattern of housing maintenance code complaints and building violations.