500 Kappock Street, Bronx, NY 10463

The 82-unit, 6-story building at 500 Kappock Street in Spuyten Duyvil, constructed in 1950 and currently owned by Heskels Riverdale Llc, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recent rodent activity findings, with inspections in April and June 2025 confirming rat presence on the property, though a May 2025 Department of Health inspection resulted in violations that required follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced challenges with basic infrastructure and maintenance, including multiple water leak incidents (heavy flow) reported in 2024, problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, and difficulties during HPD inspections where inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct necessary evaluations. Several safety-related violations have been documented, including an active violation regarding the failure to file the FISP Cycle 9C Technical Report by 2/21/2024, and previous concerns about elevator service documented in 2020 and 2024.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with all recent annual filings showing zero affected units. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 include issues with concrete flooring in the vestibule, fire retardant ceiling repairs, and various maintenance requirements in Apartment 4K, while earlier violations addressed in 2023 involved smoke detector issues in Apartment 5B. The property has seen some recurring maintenance patterns, though many complaints have been resolved through HPD and DOB inspections, suggesting ongoing attention to building conditions by management, with various violation statuses ranging from open to closed based on inspection results and subsequent corrections.