1181 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1181 Walton Avenue, a 7-story, 75-unit senior housing facility built in 1992, currently has significant ongoing pest issues, with multiple open complaints regarding pest problems filed in 2025 through the NYC 311 system and the Housing Maintenance Code. The building has experienced recurring rodent activity, as evidenced by inspection results from 2023 through 2025, with several reported instances of rat activity. A bedbug report filed in July 2024 indicated two units were infested but successfully treated, with no re-infestations. The property has also faced heating and hot water system challenges, with multiple complaints recorded in January 2025 and violations related to inadequate heat and hot water supply in unit 7H, though these were eventually certified as corrected by December 2024. The building's maintenance history includes several documented violations and complaints about various issues, such as interior paint conditions, window frame problems, and historical elevator service interruptions.

There have been ongoing concerns about the building's exterior maintenance, with active violations related to the submission of required building reports and external wall conditions. Inspection records show periodic compliance inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 resulting in a "failed for other reasons" designation. The property has undergone several safety inspections between 2021 and 2023, generally with no violations found, though multiple elevator-related complaints were noted during this period. While there have been some instances of various maintenance issues being addressed, the persistent nature of the pest problems and heating/cooling system challenges suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. Recent inspection results indicate active pest management efforts, with bait applied in March 2023, though the repeated failure to achieve compliance suggests ongoing challenges in pest eradication efforts.

The 2024 bedbug report indicates improved conditions compared to previous years, with successful eradication efforts documented. The building's management has responded to many complaints, with several issues being resolved through inspections and corrective actions, though some violations remain open or were not corrected within required timeframes, resulting in further enforcement actions. The current active violations primarily relate to pest management and building report submissions, indicating areas where ongoing attention is required. The current owner's name is Mary Coleman, and the building is classified as "HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A." It is worth noting that while some issues have been consistently addressed, the pattern of repeated complaints and violations suggests that certain maintenance challenges persist, particularly regarding pests and heating systems. The building's age and class status as a senior housing facility may also present unique maintenance and operational considerations.