1376 Teller Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 22-unit, 6-story building at 1376 Teller Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by Jorge Ruiz, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges in recent years. The property, constructed in 1926 and classified as a New Law Tenement, has had multiple plumbing issues in 2025 alone, including problems with sinks, water supply, radiators, and a slow leak, with several inspections being unsuccessful due to lack of access.

The building has also faced security and infrastructure concerns, as evidenced by multiple door/window complaints between February and March 2025, though inspections were not completed. Violations related to heating and hot water systems were documented in late 2024, affecting units 2G and 4E, along with locked boiler room access issues. The property has undergone various inspections and interventions regarding pest control, with rodent inspections showing mixed results including recent evidence of rat activity in May 2025, though the building has maintained a zero-reporting status for bedbugs for several years.

Several housing maintenance code violations were issued between 2023-2024, including problems with building entrance door locks and self-closing mechanisms. Though there have been multiple complaints and violations, it's noteworthy that many recent HPD inspections have been unable to gain access to complete assessments. The building's management has received various violation notices, while some inspections carried no finding of violations when access was granted.