1695 Topping Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1695 Topping Avenue is a 5-story, 27-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Joseph Zitolo. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, most notably regarding unsanitary conditions, with multiple open complaints as of May 2025 concerning both garbage/recycling storage and pest problems. While some complaints have been addressed and closed, including heat and hot water issues in April 2025, the building has ongoing sanitation concerns requiring inspection and access verification.

In terms of infrastructure, the building has faced multiple heating system-related violations, particularly in late 2024 and early 2025, including a locked boiler room access issue and inadequate heat supply to various apartments. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system challenges, with multiple violations of Section 27-2029 of the Administrative Code regarding heat supply. Window repairs, door security, and access issues have also been documented as violations.

However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past several years, with annual reports showing zero infested units since 2019. Rodent inspections have generally passed, though there was one failure recorded in February 2025. Recent plumbing issues were reported in June 2025, though these were classified as emergencies and were subsequently closed. The property has a mixed compliance history, with some violations being promptly addressed while others remain open, particularly regarding sanitation and building access issues.