1029 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1029 College Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building located in Concourse Village, built in 1920 and currently owned by Juan Guerrero. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between late 2022 and early 2023, including four emergency heat-related complaints in November-December 2022 and March 2023, affecting both entire building and individual apartments.

In 2023, the building received several housing maintenance code violations, particularly concerning unit 2, including open citations for lead-based paint hazards, though many previous violations were addressed and certified closed between May-September 2023, such as repairs to floor issues, window guards, carbon monoxide detectors, and plumbing fixtures. The building has faced significant concerns regarding unauthorized modifications, with Department of Buildings violations from 2019-2022 related to illegal conversion to a 4-family residence, particularly at the cellar level, though these violations were ultimately dismissed as the unauthorized work was removed and signed off in 2020. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past four years, and has generally passed rodent inspections, though there were instances of rat activity noted in late 2023 and early 2022.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of resolving most issues through official channels, with the exception of some currently open violations related to lead paint hazards in unit 2. Regular 311 service requests and subsequent HPD inspections indicate responsive, though sometimes delayed, resolution of various maintenance issues, including problems with flooring, plumbing, and wall conditions. The building's heating system has been a recurring source of tenant complaints, requiring multiple emergency interventions by housing authorities.