1018 Summit Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1018 Summit Avenue is a 5-story, 35-unit residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Mary Coleman, with significant maintenance and safety concerns evident over recent years. The building has experienced recurring issues with water-related problems, including multiple water leak complaints in 2025 (both slow and heavy flow) and a disturbing pattern of mold-related complaints, particularly during spring 2025 when multiple violations were issued for unsanitary conditions. The property also faces ongoing challenges with rodent activity, as evidenced by numerous inspections between 2024 and 2025 consistently showing rat presence.

More recently, in April 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding an array of building issues including plumbing problems, intercom system failures, and water leaks, though some were officially closed with violations issued. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent problems with basic infrastructure and safety systems. Notably, there are multiple active Department of Buildings violations regarding the failure to conduct required external low pressure inspections between 2022 and 2024. Previous years showed concerning issues with heating systems, including boiler violations in 2021 that resulted in Oath Violations.

The property has also faced challenges with building facade maintenance, with violations recorded between 2021 and 2024 indicating problems with exterior walls, windows, and doors. Recent inspections have revealed issues with safety equipment, including carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in May 2025. While the building's bedbug reporting shows no documented infestations from 2020 through 2024, the ongoing issues with pests and mold suggest broader maintenance challenges. The building's owner has an active record of responding to violations, as shown by multiple permits issued between 2019 and 2020, though many violations remain unresolved as of 2025, indicating ongoing compliance challenges.