718 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

718 Courtlandt Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Salwa Realty LLC. The property has experienced significant occupancy and maintenance issues, particularly evident in 2019 when multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently closed regarding heat and hot water issues, safety violations including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and window-related problems.

During February 2019, there were also violations addressed regarding scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and unauthorized rooming units in Apartment 2 on the 3rd story, which were ultimately closed by March 2019. The building's occupancy status was particularly contentious in 2019, with both HPD violations and DOB complaints indicating illegal conversion from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling with unauthorized single-room occupancy (SRO) use, though inspections did not find violations at that time. Most recently, as of February 2024, there are two open violations related to building maintenance: one concerning a loose scuttle ladder in the 3rd story public hall, and another regarding household items obstructing space in the same area.

The building's rodent inspection history shows a recent passed inspection in June 2023, following previous concerns in 2010-2011, though these were mostly resolved in subsequent inspections. The property has also been subject to various ownership and maintenance compliance issues, including a 2019 ECB violation regarding improper occupancy and a 2024 inspection finding regarding stored household items in public areas. The building's documented history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in early 2019 when multiple systems experienced failures or violations, though many of these issues were addressed through subsequent inspections and repairs.