2586 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2586 Briggs Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in Fordham, Bronx, and was constructed in 1915. The property, currently owned by Tat Lam, has experienced several notable maintenance and health issues over the past few years.

Most concerning were two separate heat/hot water complaints in late 2022 (November) regarding the entire building, where inspectors from both HPD and the Department of Buildings were unable to gain access for inspection. Additionally, there was a rodent sighting reported in June 2022 that led to violations being found by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building has shown a recurring pattern of rodent-related issues, with rat activity documented during inspections in November 2022, May 2023, and February 2025, though recent inspections in April and May 2025 have passed successfully.

There have been consistent violations related to bedbug reporting, with failure to file the required annual reports documented in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though the most recent bedbug filings (2023-2024 and 2024-2025) show no units reported as infested or eradicated. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding water drainage issues (July 2022) and gas utility concerns (November 2022), both of which experienced access issues for inspectors. While the building appears to have addressed some recent maintenance concerns, including rodent inspections passing in 2025, the history of heating system access issues and inconsistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements raises attention to ongoing management challenges.