1702 Topping Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, two-family house at 1702 Topping Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by Kelly Uwoghiren, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. In March 2025, the building faced multiple complaints, including plumbing problems (toilets), electrical issues (power outage and outlet/switch), wall concerns (paint/plaster), pest-related unsanitary conditions (with violations issued), door frame problems, flooring concerns (with violations issued), cabinet issues (with violations issued), and a broken window guard safety concern (though this was found not to violate housing laws).

The building has also experienced two plumbing emergencies in 2025 related to toilets. Earlier history includes a 2019 complaint about an illegal conversion at a different property (10457), though this was marked as no access on the second inspection attempt.

The combined volume of recent complaints, particularly those resulting in violations and affecting multiple systems (plumbing, electrical, pest control), suggests a building that may be experiencing significant maintenance challenges, though many recent complaints were resolved with inspections showing no housing law violations. The property owner has been given the opportunity to address several violations, as per housing law requirements, with specific correction timelines provided through HPD.