1344 Nelson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1344 Nelson Avenue is a 6-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Kobina Arhin and located in the Highbridge neighborhood. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with three documented "slow leak" complaints in 2021, 2022, and most recently in March 2024, though no violations were issued for the latest complaint.

The building has also faced multiple interior maintenance challenges, including paint and plaster issues affecting walls and ceilings between 2021 and 2022, with some violations still showing as open from the 2022 inspection. The most significant recent safety concerns emerged in early 2024, when violations were issued for the fire escape (defective second rung), self-closing doors (missing or defective on multiple floors), and a defective mortise lock on the vestibule door, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's overall maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024) across all units.

Regular rodent inspections have been conducted annually since at least 2019, with all inspections resulting in "Passed" status, indicating effective vermin control measures. While the property has experienced periodic maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding water leaks and interior finishes, the prompt addressing of violations and regular passing of rodent inspections suggest ongoing management oversight. The relatively recent fire escape and door hardware violations from 2024, now certified as corrected, represent the most significant safety concerns on record for the building in recent years.