2603 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2603 Briggs Avenue is a 5-story New Law Tenement building in Fordham, constructed in 1913 and containing 10 units. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with complaints filed in both 2025 and 2024 affecting either the entire building or specific apartments, though in both cases, HPD was informed that the conditions had been corrected. The property has also faced several maintenance challenges, including electrical problems (notably a power outage in 2019), pest infestations (with multiple complaints in 2019 and 2021), and issues with paint and plaster.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2019, particularly affecting apartment 5N, including problems with mold, leaks, safety inspections, and missing safety devices, though all violations were subsequently closed. Recent rodent inspections show a mixed picture, with regular "Passed" results in 2025 and late 2024, but evidence of rat activity in July and May 2024. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since 2019, according to the most recent filings.

Multiple 311 complaints have been filed over the years, with varying degrees of access for HPD inspections, though most have been recorded as resolved. The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows improved pest management with no active violations, though the recurring heat/hot water issues and maintenance complaints suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property has had consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all filings indicating no infestation cases.