2871 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10468

The 21-unit, 5-story building at 2871 Grand Concourse in Fordham, owned by Brahim Rexhepi and constructed in 1916, has experienced persistent heating system issues throughout early 2025, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building between January and February 2025. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) responded to these complaints, and while many were closed after verification of corrections, the frequency of reports suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

In late 2023, a detailed inspection of apartment 5C revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including a defective mortise lock, inoperable self-closing doors, various issues with plastered surfaces and paint, water leak problems, and evidence of a mouse infestation, though these violations were certified as corrected by February 2024. The building has maintained an active bedbug prevention program over the past five years, with no reported infestations in any of the annual filings from 2021 to 2025.

Recent rodent inspections show a mixed history: while the building passed inspections in early 2024 and 2021, previous years (2022-2023) showed some rodent activity requiring bait application. The property experienced one significant Environmental Control Board violation in 2018 related to compliance with occupancy conversion rules, which was subsequently resolved. The building's age and history suggest typical urban maintenance challenges, with the most pressing current issue being the recurring heating system problems affecting tenant comfort during the winter months.