2886 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 6-story, 31-unit tenement building at 2886 Briggs Avenue in Fordham, built in 1925 and currently owned by Gjok Palushaj, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably in 2025, there were several emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, as well as plumbing problems, water leaks, mold, and window frame concerns. The building has also been facing persistent mechanical and infrastructure challenges, with active Housing Maintenance Code violations from December 2024 including problems in apartments 3D, 4B, and 6D relating to water supply, heating systems, and general maintenance.

There are three active Environmental Control Board violations related to exterior maintenance and inspection failures from 2021, with penalties totaling $15,250, though no clear resolution has been documented. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with several inspections in 2023-2024 showing either "Rat Activity" or "Failed for Other Reasons," indicating ongoing pest control challenges. The building's management has also faced scrutiny regarding inspection compliance, with violations recorded for failure to submit required external low-pressure inspection reports in 2023, and past issues with heating systems and water supply noted during 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints.

While the building has shown some responsiveness to tenant complaints - as evidenced by multiple cases being marked as "corrected" - the recurring nature of these issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Previous records from 2019-2024 indicate various concerns including unauthorized construction, blocked egress, and excessive debris, though many of these complaints were ultimately dismissed upon inspection. The property has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record, with no infestations reported in the most recent three years of filings, and recent rodent inspections show some compliance progress.