794 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

794 Courtlandt Avenue is a six-unit, four-story Old Law Tenement building located in the Melrose neighborhood, constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Oneisi Espinosa. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in March 2024 when multiple violations were documented during an HPD inspection, including safety concerns related to window guards in Apartment 2R and several administrative violations regarding required postings in common areas.

These violations, which affected safety systems and tenant notifications, were subsequently closed following certification of compliance in April 2024. The property has maintained a consistent record of addressing pest control issues, as evidenced by six consecutive annual bedbug reports from 2020 to 2024 showing zero infested units or related incidents. Rodent management has been more challenging, with documented rat activity suggesting infestations in 2011, 2012, and 2013, though a compliance inspection in June 2023 showed no current issues.

The building has also had regulatory violations related to safety equipment and emergency procedures, including the need for proper smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector notifications, door self-closing mechanisms, and gas leak procedure postings, though these were addressed promptly after inspection. A documented complaint from February 2020 regarding building access was marked as inspector unable to gain access. The property’s most recent significant inspections suggest improved overall maintenance, particularly in pest control and safety compliance, though the March 2024 violations indicate previous gaps in regulatory adherence.