5400 Fieldston Road, Bronx, NY 10471

5400 Fieldston Road is a 6-story, 127-unit residential building constructed in 1939 located in North Riverdale, currently owned by David Mandracchia. The building has experienced recurring issues with basic services, notably during 2024-2025, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, though these were typically resolved quickly, often during HPD inspections. The property has faced significant maintenance challenges, including several active violations as of 2024-2025 related to roofing, with exposed wood structure and missing shingles documented at various locations on the building's roof.

There are active Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 affecting multiple apartments (63A, 41F, 21C) involving issues with paint, windows, gas supply, and moisture problems. Recent inspection and complaint history reveals structural and safety concerns, including multiple active violations related to the building's exterior condition, such as spalling masonry and inadequate maintenance. The elevator system has had documented issues, though previous violations from 2019 regarding elevator defects were ultimately dismissed.

The building has undergone facade inspection cycles with violations for failure to file required reports. There have been various complaints regarding sidewalk conditions and scaffolding between 2023-2025, with some resulting in Oath Violations. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2019-2025), rodent inspections from 2015 to 2021 showed variable results, with some indicating rat activity. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, as evidenced by the resolution of many issues, though several active violations remain as of the most recent inspections, particularly concerning the condition of apartment 63A.