2714 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 27-unit, 5-story tenement building at 2714 Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham, owned by Michael Besen, has been experiencing persistent plumbing issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints related to basin/sink problems and water leaks. Most recently, in June 2025, there were two emergency plumbing complaints regarding basin/sink issues and multiple water leak complaints, one of which remains open as of June 2025. The building has documented violations that require attention, particularly in Apartment 1A, where issues include defective flooring, peeling paint, electrical safety concerns, and maintenance of fixtures, as well as a known infestation problem in Apartment 2A documented in September 2024 involving roaches and mice (though this was later closed).

While the building has generally maintained compliance with rodent control measures, evidenced by passing inspections in 2023 and 2024, it has shown recurring plumbing system challenges, as indicated by multiple emergency and non-emergency plumbing-related HPD complaints. In terms of more serious health and safety concerns, the building has no current bedbug infestation records, with inspections from 2021 through 2024 showing zero cases. The property owner has been cited for various maintenance issues across different inspection periods, including problems with flooring, paint, and bathroom fixtures.

While some violations have been resolved, others remain open, particularly those noted in the most recent inspections. The building's age (built in 1923) and history of plumbing-related complaints suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges, though recent rodent inspection results indicate effective pest management. It's worth noting that two illegal conversion complaints were filed in June 2023 but were found to have no violations during inspection. The persistence of water-related issues throughout 2025, including both emergency and non-emergency complaints, suggests these may be an ongoing concern for residents.