1821 Topping Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1821 Topping Avenue is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in the Mount Hope neighborhood, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Ihsan Saleem. The property has experienced significant plumbing and maintenance issues over the past 18 months, with numerous complaints and violations primarily concentrated in Apartment 1.

Most notably, there are ongoing water-related problems, with multiple heavy flow water leak complaints in 2025 (most recently in April 2025) and earlier sewage and plumbing issues from January 2025. The building has also faced substantial infestations, with active violations for both roaches and mice in Apartment 1 as of August 2024, along with multiple failed rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025 indicating persistent pest control challenges. The property has an open set of housing maintenance code violations as of August 2024, including issues with water leaks, electrical outlets, infestation, and various repair needs in Apartment 1 affecting the bathroom, kitchen, and hallway.

These violations encompass problems with self-closing doors, plaster surfaces, paint consistency, and a bathtub finish, suggesting significant maintenance deficiencies impacting resident quality of life. While some earlier complaints had no violations issued, the pattern of repeated issues, particularly regarding water management and pest control, indicates ongoing infrastructure and maintenance challenges. The building's recent history also shows regular interaction with multiple city agencies, including HPD and DOHMH, for various housing maintenance issues, with the most recent water-related complaints requiring agency inspection and remediation in April 2025.