2 Minerva Place, Bronx, NY 10468

2 Minerva Place is a 50-unit, 6-story residential building located in Fordham and owned by Steven Finkelstein, constructed in 1938. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges throughout 2023-2025, with particular emphasis on heat and hot water issues, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and emergency violations in early 2025. Recent concerns include documented problems with ceiling paint/plaster as of June 2025, and recurring unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage areas with multiple failed inspections between 2024-2025.

The building has also faced pest management challenges, with consistent rodent activity requiring multiple bait applications and inspections between July 2024 and June 2025. Significant infrastructure concerns were identified in late 2024, including lead paint hazards in Apartment A requiring proper remediation, and various building maintenance issues such as water leaks, lighting concerns, and door repairs. The property has a history of elevator-related complaints, particularly during summer 2022, though inspections found no violations at that time.

Additionally, there remains an active 2019 DOB violation regarding the failure to file a required technical report. While the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods from 2019 through 2025, the persistent maintenance issues and safety violations, particularly regarding heat and water systems, suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort. Recent permits issued between 2020-2023 indicate some maintenance activity, though specific improvements or repairs associated with these permits are not detailed in the available data.