3539 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 6-story, 55-unit building at 3539 Decatur Avenue in Norwood, owned by Sefik Gunes and constructed in 1959, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent infestation problem, with multiple rodent bait applications recorded between May 2024 and May 2025, and recent pest complaints in June and February 2025. The building faced multiple heat and hot water issues in February 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though these were subsequently resolved according to HPD records.

Inspectors also discovered mold and flooring issues in February 2025, for which violations were issued, along with various problems in multiple apartments including water leak issues and door/window problems. Earlier inspections from October 2024 focused on Apartment 501, revealing multiple maintenance concerns including water leaks, broken window hardware, bathroom tile issues, and mold around the bathtub, all of which received violation notices. Apartment 305 had similar issues documented in November 2024, including pest infestation, hot water problems, and window-related maintenance needs.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2023 about single-device operation and alternate service, though inspections generally found no violations. There are two active ECB violations from 2024 related to a parking structure report and elevator safety issues, with associated penalties totaling $3,750.00. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2019, the persistent rodent activity and recent environmental violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.