2770 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463

The 72-unit, 6-story building at 2770 Kingsbridge Terrace, built in 1927 and currently owned by Steve Finkelstein, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly notable problems related to heat/hot water systems and elevator service. Throughout 2025, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with several instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate.

The elevator system has been a persistent concern, with numerous complaints and violations related to its operation, including a current active complaint from March 2025 about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service." Building safety issues have also been documented, including electrical problems (lighting), door issues, and unsanitary conditions such as mold and pest activity, with several complaints requiring emergency attention. The building has visible structural and maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations regarding exterior maintenance, including spalling bricks, cracked window sills, and inadequate building facade conditions. In December 2024, multiple apartments (A1B, A6F, B3E, B4C) were cited for issues with self-closing doors, and there are ongoing concerns about an alleged construction lead dust issue in common areas as of April 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, with frequent tenant complaints and housing violations. While the building has no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, it has experienced recurrent rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, and previous inspections indicating "failed" results for rodent compliance in 2023. Multiple active violations remain outstanding, including failure to certify corrections for hazardous violations and non-compliance with facade inspection requirements.