1776 Topping Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1776 Topping Avenue is a 25-unit, 6-story residential building located in the Mount Hope neighborhood, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Josephine Vega. The building has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, with the most recent complaints from February 2025 indicating water leaks and paint/plaster problems in ceilings and walls. A pattern of heat and hot water complaints has emerged, with multiple incidents reported in late 2024 and early 2025, though inspections often found heat and hot water restored by the time of inspection.

The building currently has several open violations from a July 2024 inspection, including issues with building entrance door locks, vestibule door self-closing mechanisms, and multiple required safety notices that are missing or not properly posted. These include notices for carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and building heating system contact information. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with complaints in 2019 and 2023 regarding the single device on the property without alternate service.

Multiple Building Department violations remain active, including failure to file required safety inspections and reports related to exterior walls and facade maintenance. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with "Rat Activity" noted in February and March 2024, though the building passed subsequent inspections. Notably, the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the past four years (2021-2025).