1241 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1241 College Avenue, a 2-story, 2-unit building constructed in 1905 in Concourse Village, is currently facing several maintenance and safety issues that impact resident comfort and building integrity. Most concerning are recent patterns of heating, plumbing, and electrical problems, with four separate incidents between late 2023 and early 2025 involving heat/hot water outages and plumbing issues.

The building has also experienced recurring heating system problems, with complaints documented in November 2023 (entire building) and more recently in January 2025 (apartment-specific). Multiple open violations from September 2023 inspections highlight serious safety and maintenance concerns, including inadequate carbon monoxide detection equipment, missing safety notices, and security issues with the building entrance door. The property is currently facing significant challenges with pest management, having failed multiple rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024, though it passed inspections in late 2024 and 2023.

There are also active violations related to occupancy issues, with a 2024 Department of Buildings violation for failure to obey a vacate order from 2011, resulting in a substantial $24,000 penalty. Historical complaints show a pattern of maintenance issues, including bathroom plumbing problems, power outages, and various infrastructural deficiencies. While some complaints from 2023-2024 resulted in inspections with no violations found, the recurring nature of heating, plumbing, and electrical problems suggests ongoing systemic issues that require attention.