3176 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 63-unit, 6-story apartment building at 3176 Decatur Avenue in Norwood, owned by Albert Gordon and constructed in 1960, has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, there are three open violations from August 2024 in apartment 1D related to defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a pest infestation problem.

The building has also faced recurring pest control challenges, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests in June 2025, though some were resolved with violations issued that required correction. There are ongoing concerns regarding building infrastructure, including active violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings from 2019, 2021, and 2022, and recent complaints about door/windown issues and flooring problems documented through 311 service requests in June 2025. The property has shown some improvements in specific areas, with recent rodent inspections in 2025 passing successfully, though there were two instances of rat activity reported in 2024.

The building's systems have required attention, as evidenced by multiple plumbing-related complaints and the emergence of construction lead dust issues in June 2025, which remains in progress as of inspection. Historical data shows a generally stable building inspection record since 2019, though there were two elevator-related complaints in 2021 that were investigated and found not to warrant violations. The building's management has had a mixed response to maintenance issues, with some problems being addressed through violation notices requiring correction, while others have been inspected and found not to violate housing laws.