2820 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2820 Decatur Avenue is a 5-story, 54-unit New Law tenement building located in Fordham, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Joe Nebenzahl. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, particularly concerning heat and water systems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in April 2025 regarding lack of service throughout the building. More recently, in June 2025, two paint/plaster complaints have been filed and remain open. The building has a history of pest control challenges, with documented rodent activity in inspections from 2024 to 2025, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past five years.

Significant structural and safety concerns have been identified, including multiple violations related to building maintenance. A December 2024 inspection revealed mouse and roach infestations in apartments C2 and B3 respectively. The building has received several Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring attention to various issues, including defective floors, fire safety systems, and plaster conditions. A concerning pattern of masonry issues emerged in 2024-2025, with violations noting spalling bricks, missing mortar joints, and corroded lintels on multiple building exposures.

Three separate complaints in 2024 regarding "Failure to Maintain" resulted in violation notices being served. While some violations have been resolved through certifications, others remain active, including a 2025 violation regarding building maintenance on multiple exposures. The building's ventilation system has generated multiple complaints, and there have been enforcement actions relating to work being performed without proper permits. Documentation shows that while some safety systems such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have needed replacement, many violations have been promptly addressed through appropriate channels.