2755 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 5-story, 20-unit apartment building at 2755 Creston Avenue in Fordham, owned by Osman Osmani, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past year and has a notable history of problems dating back to 2017, when rat activity was documented. Most recently, in April 2025, there were multiple housing maintenance complaints regarding various conditions, including unsanitary conditions (pests), paint/plaster issues on walls and cabinets, and flooring concerns. HPD inspections of some of these complaints in 2025 were either inconclusive due to lack of access or resulted in no violations being found, though violations were issued for other flooring-related issues.

The building has had recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in March 2025 and December 2024, though these were resolved promptly according to HPD records. A significant cluster of housing maintenance code violations was documented in September 2024 in apartment 4B, including problems with mold, defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, bathroom wall issues, vinyl tile flooring concerns, and various repair needs for cabinets and paint surfaces. The building is currently showing an active complaint from June 2025 regarding water retention/ drainage issues under LL103/89.

On a positive note, recent rodent inspections in 2024 resulted in passed compliance checks, following previous reports of rat activity in 2023 and 2022. The building's records show consistent bedbug monitoring between 2019 and 2024, with no infestations reported in any unit during this period. While the property is maintaining compliance with several housing codes, the pattern of complaints and violations, particularly affecting apartment 4B, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent issues appear to be primarily related to building maintenance and habitability concerns, rather than systemic infrastructure problems.