2888 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458

The 30-unit, 6-story New Law tenement building at 2888 Grand Concourse in Fordham, owned by Patrick O'Connell, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular concerns around heating systems and rodent activity. Most recently, in January 2025, there were two emergency heat/hot water complaints for the entire building, with one resolved and one remaining open. The building has faced persistent heating and hot water problems, with similar complaints recorded in December 2022 affecting both apartments 1A and 3B.

A significant structural concern was noted in October 2024 regarding cracked/loose/bulging bricks at the lintel course above the main entryway window, which was classified as an emergency work order. The building has undergone multiple pest-related inspections, with rodent activity confirmed in inspections throughout 2023, 2024, and early 2025, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in recent years. Several apartments, particularly 1A and 3B, have experienced various maintenance issues, including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and problems with bathroom fixtures.

The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested or re-infested units since 2019. Multiple 311 complaints have been filed regarding unsanitary conditions, with several instances of pest complaints in 2023 that could not be inspected due to access issues. Recent inspections have continued to reveal rodent activity, with bait applied in the building as recently as January 2025. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, including repeated heating system failures and pest control issues, though most documented violations have been addressed promptly once identified.