261 East Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458

The 67-unit, 6-story building at 261 East Kingsbridge Road in Fordham, owned by David Gunsburg and constructed in 1953, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly regarding basic services. As of July 2025, there is an open plumbing complaint regarding water supply issues from June 2025, following a pattern of plumbing-related problems in May 2025, including issues with sinks, toilets, and particularly pressing complaints about heat and hot water affecting both individual units and the entire building. These recent service interruptions followed multiple emergency plumbing complaints in 2025, including problems with basins and toilets.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple active complaints as of 2025 regarding both single and multiple devices, suggesting ongoing functionality and maintenance issues. A 2024 facade inspection led to a partial vacate order for the parking lot area due to concerns about cracked, spalling, and loose masonry that overlooks the parking lot. Apartment S45 has been the subject of multiple violations requiring attention to lead paint hazards, window guards, and various maintenance issues including problems with paint, tiles, and door functionality. In terms of environmental health and safety, the building has maintained a relatively good record regarding bedbugs, with no documented infestations since 2019.

Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with several passing inspections in 2023-2025, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2023. The building has experienced multiple elevator service violations in the past, with penalties imposed for service interruptions, though many of these violations have been resolved. Recent inspections and maintenance requests indicate ongoing attention is needed to address persistent plumbing, heating, and elevator service issues affecting resident quality of life. The building's management has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements, showing no instances of infestation or re-infestation in the past six reporting periods.