1161 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1161 Hoe Avenue is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Harlan Segar. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, with the most pressing issues occurring in 2025, including a persistent heavy water leak problem (June 2025) that remains open as an emergency violation, along with multiple heating and hot water complaints. The property has multiple open violations from December 2024, including defective faucets in Apartment 2, unsafe electrical wiring in Apartment 8, and heating/hot water issues affecting multiple units.

Three separate ECB violations from 2024 remain active, pertaining to dangerous structural conditions including rotting metal cornice, blocked emergency exits, and other maintenance failures with substantial penalties attached. There are serious concerns regarding the building's boiler and heating system, with multiple complaints about the boiler's condition and operation dating back to 2020, and historical issues with heat and hot water availability throughout the building. The property has a documented history of vermin control challenges, with several inspections between 2021-2025 showing patterns of rat activity, though recent 2024-2025 inspections have either passed or showed improvement.

Inspection records indicate recurring problems with the building's infrastructure, including doors, ceilings, and flooring conditions requiring multiple HPD violations to be issued for various maintenance issues. Recent complaints also show concerns about indoor air quality, with reports of chemical vapors/gases/odors in May 2025. The building's management has faced multiple challenges in maintaining proper access to heating systems and ensuring timely responses to emergency repair needs. While there have been some improvements noted in past inspections, the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.