2555 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 37-unit residential building at 2555 Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham, built in 1937 and owned by Jerome Waxenberg, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with the most significant being recurring heat and hot water problems. Between December 2024 and January 2025, there were eight emergency complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though most of these issues were reportedly resolved upon inspection by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has also faced some infrastructure concerns, including an active façade violation from February 2024 related to deteriorating masonry and mortar joints, and multiple elevator service complaints, with the most recent one from February 2025 still pending resolution. Apartment 6A has been the focus of multiple violations in 2024, including issues with pest infestations (specifically mice and roaches, documented in September 2024), water leaks in both the bathroom and kitchen, and various maintenance needs such as broken floorboards, a broken window guard, and lead paint hazards.

While the building has maintained good records on bedbug presence, with no reported infestations since 2019, it has undergone regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed since 2021. Of particular note is the building's recent pattern of heat-related problems, with multiple complaints clustered around December 2024, suggesting possible ongoing issues with the building's heating system. The property has had other maintenance concerns documented through various violations and service requests, though many of these have been addressed promptly based on inspection results.