809 Arnow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 5-unit, 2-story residential building at 809 Arnow Avenue in Allerton, owned by Marlon Grant and constructed in 1931, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in May 2025, the building received violations for wall, floor, and water leak issues, following a pattern of complaints in early 2025 regarding mold, door frame problems, and rodent conditions that HPD was unable to fully investigate. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints in January and July 2024.

Of particular concern are the multiple open violations from 2023-2024, including issues with building walls, though many violations appear to focus on administrative requirements such as posting proper notices and maintaining documentation. The property's exterior has been a persistent source of concern, with documented issues including crumbling brickwork, step cracks, and mortar problems that have prompted multiple Environmental Control Board violations between 2020 and 2023, with outstanding penalties totaling $237,500. These violations include failure to maintain building walls, missing mortar in bricks, and problems with the retaining wall.

Additionally, there has been an ongoing rodent infestation problem, with multiple failed inspections between 2019 and 2025. The building's maintenance history suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive management, with multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to complete their investigations, requiring tenants to submit repeat complaints for proper inspections to occur. The building's age and documented issues indicate significant structural and maintenance challenges that have persisted over several years, with many open violations remaining unaddressed.