740 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

740 Beach Avenue, a 118-unit, 6-story building constructed in 1968 and currently owned by Jeffrey Levine, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent months. As of July 2025, there are ongoing concerns including an active complaint about construction lead dust in common areas (June 2025) and an open plumbing issue involving a toilet (May 2025). Multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently closed in June 2025, including issues with plumbing (bathtub/shower, water supply, basin/sink), flooring, ceiling, and door problems.

Of particular note is an active safety concern regarding smoke detectors (June 2025) and previous fire escape safety issues. The building's history reveals recurring maintenance challenges, with multiple violations and complaints about elevator service - several complaints regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" were entered in Spring 2025. The building has also faced various plumbing and structural issues in recent months, including water leaks, mold, flooring problems, and problems with doors and windows.

Two recent Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections (January 2025) indicate difficulties with access for inspectors, and there are active violations concerning facade safety notifications (LL11/98) and failures to file required FISP technical reports (Cycle 9B - 2023, Cycle 8B - 2018). A bedbug infestation was reported and contained in December 2024. While many complaints have been resolved through inspections and violation issuances, the frequency and nature of these issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.