2705 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The six-story, 54-unit residential building at 2705 Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham, built in 1940 and currently owned by Adam Parkoff, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been ongoing elevator service disruption, with multiple complaints about the single elevator being out of service or lacking alternate service between 2020 and 2025, including an active complaint from June 2025. Between May and June 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including pests and mold, along with various maintenance issues such as water leaks, plumbing problems, and paint/plaster work needed on walls and ceilings, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, particularly in Apartment 2E, where multiple violations were issued in December 2024 regarding water leaks, damaged plaster surfaces, and paint requirements in various areas including the bathroom ceiling and walls. The property has maintained a generally good record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past three years (2021-2024), though there were two isolated instances in 2019. Rodent inspections have shown a mix of results, with "Passed" inspections in 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024, but reports of rat activity in late 2022.

The building's maintenance record shows consistent issues with elevator service, with multiple violations and penalties imposed between 2020 and 2023, including a November 2023 violation with a $1,250 penalty for being out-of-service. There are also several active Environmental Control Board violations related to elevator fire service requirements from 2020-2022, though some other violations have been resolved. The property has pending Building Department violations from 2021-2024 regarding failure to submit required reports. While routine inspections have generally shown compliance with various health and safety requirements, the pattern of elevator service interruptions and recent maintenance complaints indicates ongoing challenges with building upkeep.