845 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

845 Walton Avenue, a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and owned by Klaman Tabak, has experienced ongoing pest management challenges, particularly with rodent activity. Most recently, in December 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding pest infestations, resulting in violations that require owner correction. The building has been the subject of numerous 311 complaints and health inspections, with rat activity consistently recorded from 2024 through 2025.

Several emergency maintenance issues were documented in September 2023, including concerns with water leaks, electrical appliances, and various sanitation matters. The building has also faced significant safety concerns, including a broken window guard reported in December 2024, though this was determined not to violate HPD housing laws. The property has a history of maintenance violations requiring attention to lead paint hazards, particularly in apartment 42, where multiple violations were issued in December 2023 related to lead-based paint and ceiling conditions.

Previous inspections and violations from 2022 indicated issues with building systems, including problems with gas infrastructure, electrical systems, and structural maintenance, though many of these violations were resolved or certified corrected. While the building's bedbug reporting shows zero infested units throughout the past several reporting periods from 2021 to present, the persistent rodent activity and recent pest violations suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and sanitation. The property's record also indicates regular inspections as a homeless shelter, with most recent inspections in 2024 showing no significant violations for electrical, plumbing, or construction management, though earlier inspections through 2022 had required various corrections.