1335 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 40-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 1335 College Avenue in Claremont Village, built in 1924 and currently owned by Joesph Zitolo, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, in May 2025, there were multiple HPD complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations issued, including problems with cabinets, flooring, doors, water leaks, plumbing fixtures, and windows. The building has also faced persistent issues in apartment 4E, where violations were found in late 2024 involving missing smoke detectors, pest infestations, electrical problems, and other maintenance issues, though records indicate these were generally addressed by early 2025.

Apartment 4A similarly experienced multiple violations in December 2024 related to water leaks, plumbing issues, mold, and pest problems, with most being certified as corrected in early 2025. The building's recent history shows a mix of maintenance challenges and improvements. While rodent inspections in 2025 have passed, indicating some success in pest management, there were periods of rat activity noted in 2023.

The property has maintained an active record of addressing violations, with many being certified as corrected, though there remain some ongoing concerns based on recent 311 complaints and violations. The most recent building-related complaint regarding structural stability was filed in May 2025, though it appears to have been resolved the same day. The building's history with bedbugs shows generally low incidence rates, with only one reported infestation in 2021, which was treated successfully.