2709 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The three-story, three-unit building at 2709 Decatur Avenue in Fordham, owned by Arman Kohan and constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring pest and rodent issues over the past several years. Most notably, between March and August 2023, there were multiple complaints about pest infestations, with reports filed through both 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code system, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in two of these cases.

The building's pest history shows a pattern of infestations, with documentation of unit eradications in 2022-2023, and a concerning frequency of rodent activities noted in inspections from 2019 through 2024. Rodent control measures, including bait applications, have been employed regularly, though the building faced multiple failed inspections for rat activity between 2019 and 2022. The property has undergone several inspections and received various violations over the years, particularly in 2017, when multiple issues were documented in Housing Maintenance Code violations, including defective electrical outlets and floor tiles in the first-floor apartment, as well as a violation regarding the need for proper lighting at the front entrance from 2014.

While the building reported successful resolution of these violations (with the floor tile repairs certified in 2022), there have been recurrent issues requiring attention. The most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show zero current infestations, though historical records indicate previous occurrences. The building's management has engaged with various city agencies to address these issues, though access problems have occasionally hindered inspections, particularly during the most recent pest complaints in August 2023.