1220 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 10-unit tenement building at 1220 College Avenue in the Concourse Village neighborhood, owned by Nadira Taylor, has experienced significant heating system issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building. Between March and April 2025 alone, there were at least 12 documented complaints about heating system problems, some resulting in violations being issued. The building has also encountered various maintenance challenges, including a pattern of pest infestations in late 2024, notably in apartment 2A, which was documented for having both roach and mice infestations that required abatement.

Multiple complaints regarding plumbing issues, unsanitary conditions, and multiple wall repairs were recorded in June 2025. The property has a history of mechanical and safety compliance issues, with active violations related to electrical work performed without permits in late 2023 that resulted in substantial fines totaling $33,000. There was also a documented failure to properly conduct lead paint hazard investigations and notify occupants as required under local law in June 2024.

Recent rodent inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 have consistently shown rat activity in and around the building, indicating an ongoing pest control challenge. The building's heating infrastructure has been repeatedly cited as problematic, with multiple service requests and violations related to both individual units and common areas. While the building has maintained a zero-bedbug infestation record since 2019, the frequency of heating complaints and rodent issues suggests persistent maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.