3537 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 5-story building at 3537 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, owned by Jacob Brach and built in 1964, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues over the past year. Most recently, in June 2025, there were multiple emergencies reported, including heat/hot water problems, a power outage, plumbing issues with toilets, and concerns with ceiling paint/plaster. These followed earlier incidents in 2024-2025 involving heat/hot water problems, mold (March 2025), and rodent sightings (October 2024).

The building has also faced several Department of Buildings inspections and complaints, including a defective/exposed electrical wiring issue in December 2024 that resulted in an Oath violation. Multiple complaints related to Compliance Sweep (CSE) protocols were filed between 2023-2024, with some resulting in stop work orders, though these were later rescinded. The property has shown some attention to building code requirements, as evidenced by the Bedbug Reporting program showing no infestations reported between November 2023 and October 2024, and a violation issued in September 2024 regarding failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection, though this was dismissed in January 2025.

The building has experienced proactive inspections and responses to complaints, with HPD and other agencies regularly assessing reported issues. It's important to note that while many recent complaints resulted in violations being issued, the law provides property owners time to address these conditions before further action may be required. The building's class designation was changed to "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A," indicating a change in its classification status, though the specific implications of this change are not detailed in the provided data.