2563 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The five-story, 15-unit building at 2563 Decatur Avenue in the Fordham neighborhood, owned by Maurice Mckenzie, has experienced recurring heating issues as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints in recent years. Most notably, there were three heat/hot water complaints between March 2024 and March 2025, with inspections showing conditions that required correction.

The building has also faced challenges with pest infestations, particularly in 2024-2025, affecting multiple apartments (notably Apartments 1 and 3), along with documented issues with window maintenance and interior conditions requiring repairs. Recent building inspections have revealed several safety concerns, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1 (October 2024), and a current construction lead dust complaint in common areas (July 2024) that remains unresolved. Violation notices from late 2024 documented issues such as mold in Apartment 3's bathroom and rodent activity, with some violations subsequently certified as corrected.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, showing inconsistent results with rat activity noted in April 2025, though a later inspection passed. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, the persistence of heating and pest-related complaints, combined with recent safety violations, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 marked a compliance passing status, indicating some improvement in pest management.