1259 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 1259 College Avenue building in Concourse Village is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement built in 1915, currently owned by Joseph Camerata. The property has experienced recurring issues with sanitation and maintenance over the past year, most notably including multiple reports of pest infestations and unsanitary conditions throughout 2024-2025. Recent 311 service requests in January 2025 documented sewage issues, cabinet problems, and pest complaints, though inspectors were unable to access the premises for verification.

Prior to these complaints, the building saw multiple HPD violations issued in late 2024 for window frame issues and wall problems, along with complaints about heat and power systems. The building's record also indicates ongoing concerns with building systems and safety features. In late 2024, violations were documented in Apartment 2D for pest infestations and non-functional safety equipment, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Apartment 4D had violations for mold in the bathroom and lock issues in September 2024. The property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, showing occasional rat activity, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. Notably, the building's bedbug reporting shows no infestations in the past four reporting periods from 2020-2024. Recent emergency and non-emergency Housing Maintenance Code complaints in June 2025 primarily focused on door issues and pest problems, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.