1237 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 10-unit, 5-story tenement building at 1237 College Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by Gerard Humphries, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since 2023. Most notably, between late 2024 and 2025, there have been multiple reports of heating and hot water system issues affecting the entire building, with housing inspections confirming inadequate systems in multiple instances. The building has also faced recurring problems with water leaks, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and electrical concerns, as documented in both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints in 2025.

Two apartments (1B and 4S) had visible mold conditions identified in 2024 that required attention, along with various housing code violations including broken bathroom tiles and floor issues. Recent rodent inspections have revealed ongoing rat activity, with compliance checks in 2025 confirming this problem remains unresolved. The building's boiler system has faced multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding defects and inadequate maintenance, with some violations resulting in fines.

While the building has had several housing maintenance code violations and complaints addressed, including some that were upgraded to "B" class violations indicating more serious concerns, there have been consistent patterns of repeated issues, particularly regarding building systems and maintenance. Despite these challenges, the property has maintained a bedbug-free record in recent years, with no infestations reported since 2019-2020 when there were previously 11 affected units. In terms of inspection access, there have been multiple instances in 2025 where HPD inspectors were unable to gain entry to conduct necessary evaluations, limiting their ability to fully address reported issues.