Laconia Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 1236-unit, 3-story Laconia Avenue building in Edenwald, owned by Rick Gropper and constructed in 1951, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months, particularly between May and June 2025. The most pressing concerns include two open plumbing complaints regarding a basin/sink and a door-related issue from early June 2025, along with a recent indoor air quality ventilation complaint filed in June 2025. The property has a history of heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints documented in May 2025, though most were eventually resolved.

Emergency maintenance issues were recorded in late 2024 regarding heating systems and window frames, all of which have been marked as closed. The building's sanitation conditions have also been called into question, with two unsanitary condition complaints regarding garbage/recycling storage in June 2025, though these were found not to violate housing laws upon inspection. Importantly, the building has maintained a good track record regarding pest control, with bedbug reports showing minimal activity.

While there was one incident of infestation reported from November 2023 to October 2024, it was promptly eradicated, and subsequent reports show no further occurrences. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has conducted multiple inspections in response to complaints, with some cases requiring tenant cooperation for access to complete necessary repairs. A Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspection conducted in May 2025 found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's recent maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and maintenance issues, particularly during the summer of 2025, though many issues have been addressed promptly when reported.