1424 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1424 Walton Avenue, a 5-story, 68-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Jacqueline Tom, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past two years. Between December 2024 and May 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water-related issues, with eight separate complaints filed through 311 regarding inadequate heating systems, some of which affected the entire building while others were apartment-specific. Most recently, in May 2025, there was a water leak incident that, while inspected by HPD, resulted in no violations being noted. The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025 showing recurring rat activity, though some inspections indicated compliance.

The property has several open and recently resolved violations that warrant attention. A September 2024 inspection of apartment 5H revealed multiple issues, including visible mold conditions, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, problematic self-closing doors, and the need for plaster repairs and repainting. A December 2024 violation was issued regarding electrical safety concerns in apartment 2C. Additionally, there is an active violation from September 2024 for failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection report.

The building's history also shows a periodic pattern of bedbug infestations, with the most recent inspections (2023-2024) showing instances in units but with all cases marked as eradicated. While a building shaking complaint was investigated in December 2021, it was found to have no warrant for violation at the time of inspection. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance issues, with many HPD and building violations being resolved and certified as corrected. However, the recurring nature of heating system problems, rodent activity, and various safety violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and conditions.