1615 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1615 Walton Avenue is a 6-story, 71-unit residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Jacqueline Tom. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2025 including plumbing problems (basin/sink, water supply), heating system failures (affecting both individual apartments and the entire building), and various general maintenance issues. Notable violations were recorded in December 2024, particularly in apartment 4I regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, along with multiple heating and water supply problems affecting apartments 4H and 4I.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about single-device service and access issues between 2018-2023, most recently in October 2023 when no access to the motor room was documented. Recent inspections and complaints indicate ongoing infrastructural challenges, including spalling stucco and cracks on both the north and south building facades noted in 2023, with associated ECB violations still showing as active. The building's plumbing systems have shown particular vulnerability, with several emergency complaints filed throughout 2024-2025 regarding sinks, toilets, and water supply issues. While some violations have been resolved, others remain active, including facade maintenance violations from 2023 with a $2,500 penalty still due.

On a positive note, the building has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, and though there were instances of rat activity noted in earlier inspections (2023-2024), more recent inspections have passed without issue. The property has also maintained regular rodent inspection schedules, with inspections in 2022-2023 showing passing results. The building has undergone various improvements and repairs as evidenced by permits issued from 2018-2019, though persistent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. Recent 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints indicate that while many issues are being addressed, access problems for inspections and persistent system failures continue to impact tenant living conditions.