1212 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1212 College Avenue, a 22-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement built in 1929 and currently owned by Demetrios Antonopoulos, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being a mold problem identified in June 2024 in Apartment B2, along with multiple other outstanding violations related to water leaks, ceiling repairs, and bathroom maintenance. The building has documented multiple unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding pests, with violations issued in January 2023. Other notable maintenance concerns include electrical problems (January 2023), heating/hot water issues, and various door/window problems (November 2023) affecting resident comfort and safety.

The property has maintained an active bedbug management program, consistently reporting zero infestations in recent years, while rodent activity has been sporadic with rat activity identified in May 2025 and earlier inspections showing both passes and instances of rat activity. The building's compliance history shows some lapses in required inspections and filings, including violations for failure to file annual boiler and pressure inspection reports in 2019 and 2023, though these were dismissed or paid penalties. Recent inspections have generally shown improved maintenance practices, with the most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 passing, and multiple violations from 2024 and earlier being addressed, though some remain open as of the latest inspection dates.

The building has undergone several permit issuances between 2019 and 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement work, including plumbing-related permits. The property's history includes some concerning patterns of maintenance issues, particularly in terms of water-related problems, both in terms of supply and leaks, as well as occasional complaints regarding building systems like electricity and heating. While there have been many resolved violations and service requests over the years, the recurring nature of some issues, particularly regarding water and pest management, indicates these remain ongoing challenges for the property as of 2025.