3224 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458

3224 Grand Concourse is a 5-story, 112-unit residential building located in the Norwood neighborhood, built in 1923 and currently owned by Benny Chaskelson. The property has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent months, with four open HPD complaints as of June 2025 relating to flooring/stairs and multiple pest issues. Between April and June 2025, there were several heat and hot water complaints, and the building has ongoing concerns with sanitation as evidenced by multiple pest-related complaints.

The building's recent history shows significant habitation challenges, including rodent activity and reports of lead paint hazards in apartment C23, where multiple violations were recorded in December 2024 related to lead paint, carbon monoxide detectors, and various maintenance issues. These violations included requirements to address lead paint hazards, repair a broken bathtub finish, address mouse infestation, and various other maintenance concerns, though some were subsequently closed. The property has faced recurring pest management challenges, as indicated by multiple HPD violations and complaints. While there have been three successful pest eradication attempts in 2024-2025, multiple recent complaints remain open.

The building's inspection history shows some regulatory compliance, such as passing rat bait inspections in early 2025, though there have been periods of rat activity noted in 2024. Historical records from the Department of Buildings show several work-related violations from 2018 regarding unpermitted work, including issues related to gas lines and machine installations. The building's management has received multiple tenant safety inspections between 2022-2025, with varying results, and though some violations have been closed, several remain open as of the most recent inspection dates. The property's maintenance record indicates ongoing challenges with basic services, as evidenced by multiple complaints about heat and hot water systems between April and May 2025, though some of these complaints were ultimately resolved after inspections were conducted.