2670 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The three-story, two-family house at 2670 Briggs Avenue in Fordham, owned by Joseph Pollock, has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most recently, in June 2025, the building faced problems including unsanitary conditions related to pests and garbage storage, along with electrical and plumbing issues affecting outlets, wiring, sinks, and toilets - several of which were classified as emergencies.

In 2024, the property underwent significant scrutiny with a cluster of complaints in June including reports of appliance malfunction (electric/gas range and refrigerator), heating issues, unsanitary conditions (pests), electrical problems (power outage), and various building maintenance concerns (flooring, fire escape, windows). Of particular concern are the persistent rodent issues, with multiple rat activity reports and bait applications recorded between April 2023 and July 2024. The building has also faced safety-related challenges, including an electrical wiring complaint in January 2025 that warranted corrective action, though a subsequent June 2025 inspection related to egress issues found no violations.

While many of the complaints have been resolved with inspections showing no violations, the pattern of recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has noted multiple instances where inspectors were unable to access units to confirm reported problems, and some complaints required multiple submissions to prompt inspections. The building, constructed in 1915, has undergone various inspections and received both emergency and non-emergency designations for its maintenance issues, reflecting a range of concerns from critical to less urgent.