2609 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2609 Bainbridge Avenue is a 5-story, 11-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Rick Herman. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with significant concerns regarding mold and pest infestations. Most recently, in March 2025, there was a complaint filed about unsanitary conditions related to mold, and multiple emergency maintenance requests were submitted in June 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions, water leakage, and door/window issues.

The building has a documented rodent infestation problem, with multiple "Rat Activity" findings recorded between 2023 and 2025, despite some bait application efforts. Heat and hot water complaints have been recurring, with two separate incidents in early 2024 where inspectors were unable to gain access to the building for proper evaluation. The property has undergone several inspections and received various violations since 2021.

Notably, in September 2021, violations were documented in apartment 3N concerning water leaks, visible mold conditions, and peeling paint that required remediation. Additionally, the building has maintained a consistent record of filing Bedbug Reports from 2021 to 2024 indicating no infested units during these periods. The building's violation history includes an active Class C violation as of July 2024 related to rodent issues in the front yard. While some violations have been addressed and closed, including those related to bedbug reporting requirements and various maintenance issues, the recurring nature of mold, pest, and heating problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.