2585B Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The three-family residential property at 2585B Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham, owned by Judy Minster, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 2007. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heating and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the HPD between March 2025 and December 2024, though some complaints were resolved quickly or marked as duplicates of existing issues.

The building is currently under active violations from the Department of Buildings, with three complaints filed in April 2022 regarding unauthorized modifications including illegal conversion to a three-family setup, construction without proper permits in the cellar level, and concerns about a retaining wall at the rear yard and parking pad. These violations have resulted in substantial penalties totaling $37,500. Recent inspections have shown mixed results regarding building conditions and pest management.

The most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 passed, but there were multiple instances of rat activity recorded between 2023 and 2024, with several bait applications noted during the summer of 2023. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past four reporting periods (2019-2022), with no reported infestations in any of the units. While the building's heat and hot water issues continue to be the most pressing concern, the illegal conversion and construction violations represent significant regulatory challenges for the property.