2856 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 188-unit, 12-story residential building at 2856 Webster Avenue in Fordham, owned by Ron Luft and completed in 2021, has experienced persistent indoor air quality issues over the past year. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about sewage odors, with the most recent incidents occurring in June 2025. A sewage leak complaint from December 2023 remains in progress. The building's history shows a pattern of indoor air quality concerns, particularly relating to ventilation and sewage odors, with complaints in 2024 and early 2025 prompting DOHMH investigations and advisories to property management.

The Department of Buildings (DOB) records indicate several important compliance matters. In 2024, the building failed to file its energy benchmarking report, though this violation was later dismissed after proper submission. There were also multiple construction safety concerns documented during the building's initial months, including issues with safety nets and site conditions endangering workers, though all related Stop Work Orders were eventually rescinded. The elevator system received attention with a complaint in 2023 that was investigated but found not to warrant violation.

In terms of pest control, the building recorded one bedbug infestation case in the 2023-2024 reporting period, though this was resolved with no re-infestation. The building has undergone several compliance inspections under Local Law 188/17, with the most recent in 2024 showing no violations at the time of inspection. While some historical violations relate to construction-phase issues from 2021-2022, such as emergency work orders regarding masonry walls, these were resolved and dismissed. The property has maintained regular compliance inspections since its opening, though the ongoing indoor air quality issues suggest an area requiring continued attention.