2921 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 6-story, 39-unit building at 2921 Briggs Avenue in Fordham, owned by Frank Pepaj, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2025. Between January and April 2025, the building faced multiple complaints and violations including unsanitary conditions (with reports of mold, pests, and garbage problems), elevator maintenance issues, and safety concerns regarding the fire escape.

Notably, there were three heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, two of which affected the entire building. The building also has two active Department of Buildings violations from 2019 and 2021 related to boiler inspection reporting and energy efficiency display requirements. The property has documented rodent activity in 2025 (most recently in April) and a history of pest infestations, particularly in apartment 4C, which was cited in multiple violations in late 2024 for issues including roach and mouse infestations, along with problems requiring repairs to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various structural issues.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about single device operation and no alternate service from 2018 through 2025, though inspections typically found no violations. While bedbug complaints were reported in 2019-2020, recent filings from 2022 to 2025 indicate no infestations. The property has undergone periodic rodent inspections, with mixed results, showing rat activity in 2023 and 2025, though some inspections resulted in passing grades.