6485 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471

The 128-unit, 6-story building at 6485 Broadway in North Riverdale, constructed in 1961, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2024 (January 5, January 13, and November 29) affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, with some inspections denied access. Recently, in early 2025, there was a report of unsanitary conditions related to pests (January 6). The building underwent facade-related scrutiny in 2020-2022, with multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations issued for exterior wall maintenance issues, resulting in penalties totaling $5,750, though these were all resolved.

The most recent annual bedbug reports from late 2024 and 2023 show zero infested units, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. The building's maintenance history also reveals various safety and quality concerns. In 2024, there was a report of a broken window guard (July 21), which was marked as an emergency response. In 2021-2022, multiple violations were documented in Apartment 1L, including issues with wood floors, plaster surfaces, and electrical service, though some of these were resolved or dismissed based on subsequent inspections.

The building's boiler system warranted attention in 2022, receiving an ECB violation for multiple safety concerns with a $625 penalty, and there are currently two active DOB violations from 2019 regarding elevator maintenance that remain unresolved as of 2023. The property management has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infestations for multiple reporting periods since 2020, with only one reported case in 2018-2019 that was eradicated. In summary, while the building has experienced recurring issues with heating systems, pest control, and exterior maintenance, recent inspections and reports indicate that many of these problems have been addressed. The property management has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and has taken steps to address various violations, though there are some outstanding issues that require attention.