1163 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1163 Hoe Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by John Warren. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple complaints and violations documented, particularly affecting apartment 4B. A significant water leak was reported in February 2025 and addressed by HPD.

The summer of 2025 brought multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water problems and unsanitary conditions/pests, with violations documented for apartments 3A and 5A. The building has shown persistent pest management challenges, as evidenced by multiple rat activity reports between 2022-2025, though recent baiting efforts were documented in July 2025. Two open Department of Buildings violations from 2023-2024 remain active regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no documented cases since 2020.

The property has undergone various maintenance inspections and corrections, with some violations successfully closed, including issues with heating systems, water supply, and maintenance of public areas. Recent inspections have shown an ongoing need for improvements, particularly in addressing moisture-related issues and overall building maintenance. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement class structure suggest typical urban maintenance challenges, with particular attention needed to ongoing HVAC and pest management systems. While many complaints have been addressed and closed through HPD interventions, the frequency and recurrence of certain issues indicate potential systemic challenges within the building's infrastructure and maintenance systems.