536 Kappock Street, Bronx, NY 10463

This 10-unit, 6-story building at 536 Kappock Street in Spuyten Duyvil, owned by Bradley Zar, was constructed in 2008 and has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past year. Between June and December 2023, there were multiple reports and inspections relating to water leaks, mold, plumbing problems, and heating issues, with several of these complaints classified as either emergency or non-emergency situations. Specifically, there were four instances of reported slow water leaks and four reports of unsanitary conditions related to mold in the latter half of 2023.

A significant heating and hot water outage affecting the entire building was reported in July 2023, though tenants indicated the issue was subsequently resolved. The building has also encountered administrative and safety compliance challenges, most notably in June 2023 when multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued, including improperly posted or missing safety notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures in the first-story public hall. While some violations from this inspection were subsequently closed after certification, one Class C violation remains open as of June 2023 regarding an illegal double-cylinder lock on the vestibule door.

The Department of Buildings records show several dismissed violations between 2019-2023 related to failure to file annual inspection reports, including the boiler and external low-pressure inspections, indicating potential issues with record-keeping or compliance monitoring systems. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with all recent filings from 2021 through 2024 showing zero reported infestations or related incidents. Additionally, rodent inspections conducted in 2016, 2017, and 2019 all resulted in passing grades, suggesting effective pest management practices have been maintained in this regard.