398 Oliver Place, Bronx, NY 10458

The 44-unit, 6-story building at 398 Oliver Place in Fordham, owned by Joel Abreu, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, as of June 2025, there is an open complaint regarding construction lead dust entering apartments, and there are ongoing concerns about building maintenance, including an open flooring issue reported in April 2025. The building has faced recurring heating problems, with emergency heat/hot water complaints in both January and April 2025, though these were subsequently closed following verification of corrections.

The property has also grappled with persistent maintenance challenges in individual units, particularly in Apartment 4F, where multiple violations have been documented between 2023-2024, including issues with hot water, plumbing fixtures, and pest infestation. The building's safety and infrastructure systems have come under scrutiny, with several recent violations related to emergency egress and electrical safety. A May 2024 inspection identified safety caps missing from electrical outlets in public areas, and multiple doors preventing self-closing were noted as violations.

The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints over the years about single-device service and no alternate service, though inspections have generally found no violations. The property has passed several rodent inspections but has also shown rat activity in May 2025 and February 2025 inspections. Notably, there are active DOB violations from 2022 related to the failure to file certain required reports, and a 2024 violation regarding energy efficiency documentation. While the building has had periodic bedbug issues in the past, recent filings show no reported infestations since 2021.