531 West 235th Street, Bronx, NY 10463

The 6-story, 9-unit residential building at 531 West 235th Street in Riverdale, managed by Lal Rive Management Co., LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2023. Most notably, there were multiple reports of water-related problems in March 2023, including damp spots and slow leaks, some of which resulted in Housing Maintenance Code violations. These water issues appear to be connected to mold problems, with two separate complaints regarding unsanitary conditions/mold, one of which was classified as an emergency.

The building has also faced safety concerns, including a broken or missing window guard reported in March 2023, though this particular complaint did not result in violations. An April 2023 inspection of apartment PHA revealed several violations that required correction, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, mold conditions, and building surfaces, though these violations were subsequently closed with certification of correction. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with both 2019 and 2020 violations still listed as active in 2023, related to failure to correct defects identified during 2017 testing.

A May 2023 complaint regarding single-device elevator service was investigated in June 2023 but resulted in no violations being found. However, more recent data indicates no active elevator violations as of July 2025. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clear record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reports of infested or re-infested units in the past four reporting periods from 2019 through 2023. The most recent bedbug filings from December 2023 show zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management practices in this regard.