2500 Johnson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

The Winston Churchill building at 2500 Johnson Avenue in Kingsbridge, built in 1967, is a 15-story, 339-unit residential property currently owned by Steven Hochberg. The building has experienced several pressing maintenance issues in recent years, most notably including an open construction lead dust complaint from June 2025 and ongoing rodent problems, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 failing for "Other Reasons." The property has also faced significant balcony safety concerns, with multiple violations documented in 2024-2025 regarding spalling concrete slabs, missing glass panels, and movement in railings creating unsafe conditions. These balcony-related issues have resulted in active violations with penalties, including a $2,500 fine for exterior maintenance failures and a $10,000 fine for safety measures non-compliance. The building has a documented history of plumbing issues, with multiple complaints and violations related to bathroom facilities (toilets, bathtubs/showers) between 2023-2025, though many of these were closed without violation or following correction.

Other notable concerns include a period of mold issues in apartment 3G (2021-2022), problems with floor surfaces, and various infrastructure maintenance matters. The property has consistently demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in recent years. The elevator system has also faced multiple violations in past years, though most have been resolved. While the building has passed several routine inspections, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that are being addressed through regular inspections and corrections.

The Winston Churchill building has maintained an active record of responding to and addressing various housing maintenance code violations, with many complaints resulting in either correction or closure through inspection. However, several violations remain open as of the latest available data, particularly regarding balcony safety and building façade maintenance. The property has also been subject to multiple Department of Buildings inspections and complaints, with most being resolved through normal processes, though some violations related to emergency hazardous conditions remain active as of 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing urgent issues while some longer-term structural and safety concerns continue to be monitored through regulatory inspections and compliance requirements.