2820 Bailey Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

The 102-unit, 6-story building at 2820 Bailey Avenue in Kingsbridge, owned by Rubin Pikus and built in 1927, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent months (2025). The building has faced recurrent problems with heating systems, with multiple heat/hot water complaints for the entire building in February and April 2025, both classified as emergencies. Recent inspections also revealed issues with paint and plaster conditions on walls, doors, and window frames, though these were classified as non-emergency complaints.

Of particular concern is a broken window guard reported in June 2025, though Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to complete the inspection. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with recent inspections in May 2025 showing rat activity and bait application, continuing a pattern observed in previous years (2022, 2020). The property has also faced several safety-related violations, including the need for repairs to carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in Apartment 8D and issues with building entrance security systems identified in December 2024, though these violations were later certified as corrected in early 2025.

Historical data shows regular bedbug reporting with no infestations recorded since 2020, and inspections of the building's energy management systems were completed in 2019 and 2020. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many being closed after verification of corrections, though some inspections have been hindered by access issues. Recent service requests in June 2025 received prompt attention from HPD, though no violations were issued in relation to those complaints.