3873 Orloff Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

3873 Orloff Avenue is a 6-story, 89-unit residential building in Kingsbridge, Bronx, that was constructed in 1964. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and habitability issues. In 2025, there have been multiple reports of heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building from February to April, with inspection access issues preventing verification of conditions. The building's elevator system has been a persistent concern, with several April 2025 complaints regarding inadequate service and a 2024 active ECB violation with a $6,250 penalty for being out of service in an 8-story building. There have also been multiple 311 service requests in 2025 regarding doors/windows, with at least one unresolved inspection attempt in April.

The building has documented infrastructure issues, including plumbing, electrical, and structural concerns. In late 2024, there were multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations for Apartment 1E, including mold, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various maintenance deficiencies. The property has experienced recurring rodent activity, with inspections showing evidence of rat presence from 2021 through 2024. Sidewalk shed and scaffold maintenance has generated multiple complaints in 2025, though most were found to have no violations at the time of inspection. The building has faced challenges with water management systems, as evidenced by a March 2025 water leak complaint.

The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing concerns with prompt issue resolution. Multiple violations involve failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous conditions, and there are several active ECB violations regarding the elevator system, while two Class 1 violations from 2024 remain open. Regular bedbug and rodent inspections indicate persistent pest management challenges, though recent bedbug reports show no current infestations. The property's inspection and violation history reveals persistent maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding building systems, habitability concerns, and infrastructure maintenance. While some violations have been closed and conditions improved, several recent complaints indicate ongoing challenges with basic services and building upkeep.