712 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 712 Courtlandt Avenue in Melrose, owned by Madelyn Lugo and constructed in 1927, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years that merit attention. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with the heating and hot water system, with multiple emergency complaints between December 2023 and January 2024, though no violations were ultimately issued after inspections.

The property has also faced ventilation issues, with complaints in both 2024 and early 2025, including a recent indoor air quality complaint in February 2025 that resulted in a notification to the property management. There are currently three open violations from April 2024 inspections, including issues with the building's exterior wall, interior plaster surfaces in apartment 4, and the intercom system. The building's maintenance history shows regular reporting of various non-emergency issues, including recurring concerns about paint/plaster condition and wall maintenance.

However, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods (2019-2024), and the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2010, suggesting positive management in these areas. The property has demonstrated some pattern of responding to complaints through inspections and notices, though many cases resulted in no violations being issued. Recent months have shown continuing attention to building maintenance, though the persistence of heating/hot water issues and ventilation concerns indicates ongoing challenges in some areas of building systems.