85 E Mosholu Parkway N, Bronx, NY 10467

The 39-unit, 5-story building at 85 E Mosholu Parkway N in Norwood, owned by Jason Shapiro, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues since 2022, with the most recent concerns centered around rodent infestation and building systems. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout 2025, affecting the entire building. The property has shown consistent rodent activity, with the latest inspection in June 2025 confirming rat presence and previous inspections in 2023 and 2024 also reporting similar findings. Multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints were logged between February and March 2025, though some were resolved through inspections.

The building has faced structural and safety challenges, including cracked windows and walls, as evidenced by active Environmental Control Board violations from October 2024 showing defective facade conditions at roof level and multiple locations. There are also concerning open violations regarding electrical wiring as of March 2025, and recent building complaints have triggered follow-up inspections by various agencies. The property has a history of maintenance compliance issues, featuring multiple active and resolved violations. Recent inspections have revealed problems with building systems, including a boiler violation in January 2025, and the property has been cited for failure to maintain proper heating and hot water systems through various HPD complaints and violations.

Of particular note is a pattern of repeated heat/hot water issues in early 2025, with multiple complaints in quick succession. The building has experienced pest-related challenges, with documented infestations in multiple units including apartments 1E, 2D, and 2G over recent years. Additionally, the property has visible exterior deterioration concerns, as shown by multiple Department of Buildings violations regarding the facade, though many previous violations related to benchmarking and energy efficiency requirements have been dismissed or resolved. The building's management has taken some remedial actions in response to violations, with inspections confirming corrections in several cases, though some open violations remain as of mid-2025, particularly related to electrical systems and building heating infrastructure.