1685 Monroe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 8-story, 38-unit building at 1685 Monroe Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by Michael Froning, has been experiencing recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2016. Most recently, in April 2025, HPD issued violations related to door and lighting problems, and there are currently active complaints regarding the elevator system as of March 2025, citing single device operation with no alternate service.

The building has shown persistent elevator service challenges, with multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" recorded between 2018 and 2025, though inspections generally found no violations. Significant building system concerns have emerged in 2024-2025, including multiple emergency plumbing water supply complaints in June 2025, several water leak incidents in December 2024, and ongoing issues with doors and security systems, particularly involving staircase doors. The property has a documented history of bedbug and rodent infestations, with the most recent bedbug report for 2023-2024 showing no active cases, though previous reports in 2022-2023 indicated four affected units.

Rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025 have shown mixed results, with some initial inspections failing for "Other Reasons." The building experienced several heating and hot water issues in early 2025, with multiple complaints in January 2025 leading to violations. During 2024, multiple housing maintenance code violations were recorded and subsequently closed, including issues with self-closing doors and latch sets at various staircases and floors. While some issues have been addressed through inspections and repairs, the frequency and variety of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the relatively new construction.