3120 Buhre Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The 80-unit, 6-story apartment building at 3120 Buhre Avenue in Pelham Bay, owned by Alex Yustman and constructed in 1929, is currently experiencing multiple maintenance issues as of mid-2025. There are several active complaints with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including unsanitary conditions (pests), water leaks, and problems with walls, plumbing fixtures, and flooring. From May 2025 alone, there were complaints regarding heat and hot water systems (though these were reportedly resolved), along with multiple plumbing issues affecting sinks, bathtubs/showers, and other fixtures.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance violations over the past few years, with the most recent active violations related to failure to file required external low-pressure inspections in 2023, and several open violations from 2024 affecting apartments 5N and 6K related to plaster surface repairs, mold conditions, and water leaks. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2018-2022 regarding single-device operation and no alternate service. Environmental Control Board violations from 2018-2022 indicate various maintenance issues, though many were resolved, including improper fusing on the controller and maintenance of exterior walls.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (2023), there have been multiple failed inspections in 2023 suggesting ongoing pest control challenges. The building's annual bedbug reporting shows minimal infestation history, with only one unit reporting an infestation in 2020, though recent filings from 2021-2024 show no affected units. The property has maintained some basic compliance standards, as evidenced by recent inspections, but the high number of open complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.