1017 Trinity Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 16-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 1017 Trinity Avenue in Longwood, owned by Josue Velazquez and built in 1904, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, there are multiple ongoing water-related problems, with violations issued in July 2024 for a heavy flow water leak and a subsequent slow water leak reported in late July 2024 that HPD was unable to access for inspection. The building has also faced persistent plumbing issues, including multiple toilet and bathtub/shower complaints in July 2024, with some violations formally issued in July. A concerning infestation was documented in August 2024, with open violations for both rodent (mice) and roach infestations specifically affecting apartment 5A.

This apartment also has several other open violations as of August 2024, including issues with the flushing apparatus, roof leaks over ceilings, and various maintenance requirements under Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) sections. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance, with multiple emergency complaints in 2024 related to plumbing and water issues. A bedbug infestation was reported in July 2024, marking the first documented infestation since 2020, though previous filings show no units were reported as infested during the 2020-2021 and 2019-2020 periods. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with varying results between compliance and failure for "other reasons," suggesting ongoing challenges with pest management.

Historical records from 2018-2019 show primarily good compliance with inspections, though a 2019 complaint about debris danger was recorded as having insufficient information for inspection. The building's documented issues primarily span water-related problems, plumbing concerns, and pest management challenges, particularly in the most recent 18-month period from 2024 to 2025. The pattern of maintenance issues suggests an ongoing challenge with building systems and resident comfort that has persisted despite the owner's legal obligations to maintain basic housing standards. The property has undergone multiple inspections and generated numerous complaints, with varying degrees of resolution.