598 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The 5-story, 15-unit tenement building at 598 Courtlandt Avenue in Melrose, built in 1920 and currently owned by South Bronx Community Lemle Wolff LLC, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years that warrant attention. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with plumbing throughout 2024, including multiple violations regarding bathtubs/showers and a bathtub mold issue in apartment 1B that was only certified as corrected in June 2024.

The building has also faced heat and hot water challenges, with documented violations in both December 2023 and January 2024, affecting the entire building, though inspections revealed inadequate conditions in at least one apartment. March 2024 brought a cluster of issues including violations related to doors, mold, and ceiling problems, particularly affecting apartment 1B, while apartment 3B reported multiple violations in February 2024 including mold, pest infestation, and painting issues. The property has maintained a relatively good track record regarding bedbug infestations, with no units reporting infestations or needing eradication treatments in the most recent seven reporting periods from 2019 through 2024.

Rodent inspections conducted in 2010, 2011, and 2012 all resulted in passing grades, suggesting effective pest management in the past. A 2022 Department of Buildings inspection regarding illegal hotel rooms in residential buildings found no violations. While the building's management has generally responded to maintenance issues as they arise, the recurring nature of plumbing problems, heat/hot water issues, and mold concerns suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges that affect resident comfort and building conditions.