1153 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

This three-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Dunia Palacios, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been two heat and hot water emergencies affecting the entire building in February 2023 and a single apartment in December 2022, though both complaints were promptly investigated and corrected according to HPD records.

The building has persistent issues with compliance regarding annual bedbug reporting, with three open violations recorded between 2022-2023 and one from 2024, though the most recent bedbug report filing from May 2021 (covering the period Nov 2019 - Oct 2020) showed no infestations during that time frame. Of significant concern is the building's ongoing rodent activity, with multiple inspections revealing consistent issues.

Between 2022 and 2025, there have been numerous instances of rat activity, including recent findings in March 2024 (Compliance - Rat Activity) and a successful inspection pass in March 2025. The property has undergone regular bait applications throughout 2023 and 2024, suggesting ongoing efforts to manage a persistent rodent problem. While some improvements have been documented, including the resolution of heat/hot water complaints, the building continues to face challenges with both pest management and compliance with reporting requirements, as evidenced by the multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting and the regular rodent baiting operations.