3525 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 85-unit, 6-story building at 3525 Decatur Avenue in Norwood, owned by Michael Goldberg, has experienced significant and ongoing maintenance issues since at least 2021. Most recently, in June 2025, there are open complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage. The building has faced multiple water-related problems in 2025, including plumbing issues affecting toilets, sinks, and water supply.

A particularly concerning pattern emerged in April 2025, when multiple complaints were filed regarding loss of heat and hot water throughout the entire building, though these were subsequently verified as resolved by HPD. The elevator system has been a recurring source of problems, with multiple complaints and violations between 2018 and 2024 related to the single-device elevator, including issues with door restrictors and safety features. The building has also faced various plumbing and maintenance violations, including water leak issues in apartment 5H and problems in public areas noted during inspections in late 2024.

More recently, there are active violations regarding failure to comply with lead-based paint hazard control requirements in apartments 3K, 4B, and 6G, as well as several violations related to energy efficiency score display requirements. Rodent activity has been a persistent issue, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 indicating rat activity, though the most recent inspection in July 2025 passed. The building has maintained a relatively low bedbug infestation rate, with only two reported cases between 2019 and 2021, and none reported in the subsequent years up until 2025. While some violations have been closed, including several elevator and plumbing issues, there remains an active pattern of maintenance concerns requiring ongoing attention.