2983 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The two-family house at 2983 Briggs Avenue in Norwood, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Peter Sher, has displayed some concerning patterns regarding building maintenance and pest control over the past several years. The property experienced significant issues in 2019, when it was recorded as vacant, open, and unguarded, leading to violations that were eventually dismissed in October 2020 after repairs were completed under permit X00378758-I1-EL.

Two notable complaints were filed with the Department of Buildings: one in July 2020 regarding unpermitted work (which inspectors could not access during their final attempt), and another in July 2019 about the building's vacant status. Regarding pest control, the building has shown a persistent rodent issue, with recent inspections in 2025 (February and May) showing bait application.

The pattern of rat activity appears to have fluctuated over the years, with several instances of bait application or compliance inspections yielding either rat activity (most recently in 2024 and 2023) or successful compliance (such as in 2023, 2022, and 2020). The building's rodent inspections, particularly in 2024-2025, indicate ongoing pest management efforts, though the recurring need for bait application suggests that the issue has not been fully resolved. The property has undergone some improvements since the 2019 violations, as evidenced by the subsequent successful compliance inspections, but the recent rodent activity patterns indicate that pest control remains an active concern.