1329 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The property at 1329 College Avenue, a 5-story New Law Tenement built in 1924 and containing 40 units, has experienced significant maintenance and safety concerns in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout the building, with multiple emergency complaints filed in late 2024 and early 2025. The building has also faced ongoing pest management challenges, with inspection records showing rodent activity and multiple service requests regarding unsanitary conditions.

Electrical safety concerns have emerged recently, with several complaints about lighting and outlet issues in March 2025, though HPD inspections were unable to fully assess these matters due to access issues. The property has documented violations related to safety systems during 2024 inspections, including issues with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1A, as well as self-closing door mechanisms. A more recent inspection in 2023 revealed rodent infestation in Apartment 5D, while earlier records between 2019 and 2024 show persistent rat activity around the property, with multiple bait applications recorded.

The building's heating system has been a recurring problem, with violations recorded for inadequate heat supply and locked boiler room access in early 2024. While the property has undergone some repairs and addressed various violations, including plumbing issues and wall conditions, the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods, with records showing effective eradication in previous cases.