253 East Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458

The five-story, 11-unit tenement building at 253 East Kingsbridge Road, built in 1913 and currently owned by Michael Jagmohan, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent months. In early 2025 (February-March), the building generated several complaints of varying severity, including electrical problems (no lighting), sewage issues, pest infestations, plumbing concerns (toilet), heating and hot water problems, and intercom system malfunctions. Most of these complaints, while resulting in HPD inspections, were determined not to violate housing laws, though some did receive violations requiring correction. The building's violation history shows several issues from late 2024 that were certified as corrected, including problems with door hardware and self-closing mechanisms at various locations, along with maintenance issues in apartment 4B and the basement apartment. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections over the past few years with mixed results.

Most recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 passed, though earlier inspections in 2023 noted rat activity and failures for other reasons. The building has consistently shown no bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods from 2021 through 2025, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. Additionally, there have been multiple complaints about illegal conversions and use of the property for commercial purposes, though inspections generally found no violations. The property has undergone regular inspections for rodent activity with varying results, passing most recently in 2025 and 2024, though earlier inspections in 2023 noted rat activity and failures for other reasons. The building's maintenance code violation history indicates attention to various issues, with many violations being corrected as evidenced by certification dates.

Notable recent violations included problems with self-closing doors, door hardware, and various maintenance issues in apartments and common areas. While some complaints have been classified as emergency situations, most recent inspections have resulted in either "no violation" findings or corrections being made within required timeframes. The building's age and history of various maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with property upkeep, though recent inspections indicate some improvements in addressing resident complaints. The recent surge in complaints in early 2025, particularly regarding unsanitary conditions, heating, and plumbing issues, suggests potential ongoing maintenance challenges. However, the property's record of addressing most violations and the absence of bedbug infestations in recent years indicates some level of responsive management. The building's history of rodent inspections shows variability in results, with recent passes indicating improved conditions, though earlier failures suggest past challenges with pest management.