1503 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1503 Walton Avenue is a 6-story, 54-unit New Law Tenement building located in the Mount Eden neighborhood, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Jacqueline Tom. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent problems occurring in 2025 involving door complaints. Of particular concern are the open Class B violations from August 2024 in apartment 2B, which include issues with plaster surfaces, hardwood flooring, wood closet doors, and bathroom ceiling defects, though these are not of immediate safety concern.

The property has demonstrated ongoing infrastructure challenges, illustrated by multiple 311 complaints between 2024 and 2025 regarding plumbing, flooring, and sanitation issues, including reports of slow water leaks, sewage problems, and door concerns. Recent inspections indicate persistent rodent activity, with bait applications recorded in 2025 and multiple rat activity reports throughout 2024, suggesting an ongoing pest control challenge. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency issues, with a notable cluster of complaints in mid-2024 involving safety and compliance matters, including smoke detector functionality and plumbing systems.

While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five filing periods (with the most recent being from 2024-2025), the building's overall condition suggests ongoing maintenance requirements. The property has undergone several inspections and received both violations and repair orders, indicating an active engagement with housing preservation authorities, though many issues remain unresolved. The presence of both closed and open violations in various apartments, particularly in units 1J and 2B, points to ongoing challenges in maintaining building infrastructure and resident amenities.