3349 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The five-story, 21-unit tenement building at 3349 Decatur Avenue in Norwood, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Asher Shafran, is experiencing significant maintenance challenges as of mid-2025. Recent complaints from June 2025 show multiple ongoing issues, including problems with water supply (both in June and February 2025), unsanitary garbage/recycling storage, lighting concerns, and a slow water leak. These recent plumbing and water supply issues have been classified as emergencies by the Housing Maintenance Code. The building has also faced recurring maintenance problems in 2024, particularly in apartment 4D, which reported electrical lighting issues, multiple water leaks, and a rodent infestation that required remediation.

Additional concerns were documented in early 2025 regarding window frames, ceiling conditions, and garbage storage. The building's history reveals several other significant violations and maintenance challenges over recent years. In 2024, multiple violations were issued for apartment 1A, including concerns about window springs, refrigerator door gasket, vinyl tile, and door self-closing mechanisms. The building's mechanical systems have a documented history of problems, with violations related to boiler maintenance in 2018-2021, including failures to maintain proper piping and other equipment.

While the property has maintained a bedbug-free status since 2019 according to official filings, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with some inspections indicating rat activity in 2024-2025, though recent inspections have passed. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of plumbing and infrastructure issues, particularly in recent months, with multiple open complaints requiring attention. The property has experienced various violations related to basic infrastructure and systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC concerns, which suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems upkeep. The owner has received multiple housing violations requiring corrections under the Housing Maintenance Code, with some violations remaining open as of 2025.