1304 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1304 College Avenue, a 5-story, 26-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1923 in Claremont Village and owned by Mary Coleman, has experienced numerous maintenance challenges throughout 2025. The most pressing issues have centered around water-related problems, with multiple reports of heavy flow leaks between January and April 2025, though HPD inspections resulted in no violations for some of these complaints. The building experienced significant heating system problems in January 2025, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water in both individual apartments and the entire building; however, inspections confirmed that conditions were corrected.

Inspection records from late 2024 show concerning conditions in apartment 5E, including lead paint hazards, evidence of pest infestations (specifically mice and roaches), and issues with broken floor tiles creating trip hazards. These violations were addressed with certified corrections in early 2025, though some remain active. The building's infrastructure has shown some distress, with a complaint about building shaking or vibrating in January 2024 leading to an Oath violation, and a current active ECB violation from January 2024 regarding exterior masonry facades with cracks and separations, carrying a $1,250 penalty. The property has a documented history of pest management challenges, with bedbug infestations reported in 2024, though all affected units were eventually treated and eradicated.

Rodent inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 have shown varying results, with some inspections passing and others indicating rat activity, though the most recent inspection in July 2025 resulted in a passing grade. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of both plumbing and general maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests and housing code complaints throughout 2025, including recent issues with appliances and cabinets. The building's age and historical pedigree as a New Law Tenement are reflected in its maintenance profile, which shows both persistent and successfully addressed issues. Recent inspections and compliance actions suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance, though several violations remained open as of 2024, including concerns about a defective smoke detector in apartment 5.