1460 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The six-story, 44-unit building at 1460 College Avenue in Claremont Village, constructed in 1937 and currently owned by Renford Cole, has experienced several persistent maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with the building's heat and hot water systems, with seven separate HPD complaints between November 2024 and February 2025, indicating a pattern of heating system failures affecting either the entire building or individual apartments. There are also ongoing concerns about plumbing issues, as evidenced by two service requests in 2024-2025, including a recent emergency plumbing complaint from June 2025.

The building's elevator system has been a significant focus of attention, with multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2021 and 2025, and several Environmental Control Board violations related to elevator safety features between 2018 and 2023, including issues with the rope gripper device, door zone restrictor, and other safety mechanisms. In addition to mechanical systems, the building has faced various other maintenance challenges. There were documented roach infestations in apartment 1C requiring remediation in 2024, and multiple rodent inspections have shown variable results between 2022 and 2025, with some inspections noting rat activity.

A December 2023 inspection found ceiling damage in apartment 6F attributed to water leaks or roof issues. Building access and security concerns were identified in October 2024, when violations were issued regarding the locked boiler room door preventing access to the heating system. The property has also experienced several infrastructure issues, including problems with windows and door frames, particularly noted in November 2024. While some issues have been resolved through compliance inspections, the building continues to have active violations regarding the failure to file external low pressure inspections in 2022 and 2023.