1016 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 3-story, 3-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1016 Ogden Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Caroline Sanders, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2024. The property, built in 1929, has documented multiple water-related issues throughout 2024, with three separate complaints about heavy flow water leaks in March, one about a slow leak in March, and one more in April, though inspections were not able to access the units for verification in some cases. There were also recurring heating and hot water problems, with several emergencies reported and some requiring HPD verification of corrections.

The building currently has multiple open violations from a November 2023 inspection of Apartment 1, including issues with rodent infestations (mice and cockroaches), various plaster and paint defects, electrical service problems, water leaks, and a defective carbon monoxide detector. The property received its last bedbug inspection in 2021 with no reported infestations. While there has been periodic rat activity as shown by inspections in 2024-2025, it appears there has been some improvement in conditions, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 showing a "Passed" status, following a "Rat Activity" finding in February 2025.

The building's recent history suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, when multiple service requests and violations were recorded, though some earlier complaints from 2023 were resolved. The property has a combination of Class A, B, and C violations, indicating varying levels of severity, with Class C violations typically representing more serious conditions. Notably, there are several HPD complaints from 2024 that were closed without inspection due to access issues, which may warrant continued monitoring. The presence of multiple open violations related to basic services and safety systems, such as heating, water, and carbon monoxide detection, indicates ongoing maintenance concerns that have persisted despite some repairs being documented as completed.