2825 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 2-family house at 2825 Decatur Avenue in Fordham, owned by Monica Plasencio Dr Cristo, has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in June 2025, there were concerns about a non-functioning smoke detector and a heavy water leak, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to be completed. There have been multiple instances of heat and hot water complaints, with both apartment-specific (April 2025) and entire building (November 2020) issues reported, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in these cases.

The building has also faced pest-related challenges, with reports in 2024, 2022, and 2020, all showing difficulty in gaining access for inspections. Safety concerns have been persistent, including the 2025 smoke detector issue, though this was classified as a non-emergency. The property has undergone several rodent control measures, with inspections in 2025 and multiple bait applications in 2024-2025, indicating ongoing rodent activity.

Building maintenance issues have included various electrical and appliance concerns, as well as wall conditions, with some complaints classified as emergencies in 2020. The Department of Buildings records show attempts to address illegal work/permit issues in 2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access. Permit records indicate work was authorized in 2018-2019, suggesting some maintenance and improvements have been permitted. The building's recent history reveals a pattern of emergency and non-emergency maintenance issues, particularly related to heat, water, and pest control, with multiple instances of HPD being unable to complete inspections due to access issues.