655 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

655 Courtlandt Avenue, a 4-story, 7-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, is currently owned by Matthew Maurice and located in the Melrose neighborhood. The building's most recent health-related incident occurred in late 2024, involving a spoiled food complaint that was addressed by the NYC Health Department.

Prior to this, there was a concerning series of food establishment complaints in late 2019, including one related to food poisoning affecting three or more individuals - though this was deemed isolated by health officials, and two complaints regarding pets/animals that were subsequently addressed. In terms of pest management, the building has maintained an impressive record regarding bedbugs, with consistent reporting showing zero infested units and no recorded infestations or re-infestations in the past six reporting periods from 2019 through 2025. However, there was an initial charge in March 2022 related to the filing of annual bedbug reports under Housing Maintenance Code, though this was later closed.

Regarding rodent management, there appears to be an ongoing challenge: a June 2023 inspection identified rat activity, though this was subsequently passed in August 2023. Historical records show a generally good track record with rodent inspections, with successful passes in 2010, 2011, and 2012, though the 2023 inspection marked a noticeable contrast to this pattern. The building's overall maintenance record shows regular compliance with reporting requirements and prompt addressing of significant issues, though the food establishment complaints from 2019 and the recent rodent activity in 2023 stand out as the most notable concerns during this period.