1735 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

1735 Townsend Avenue is a 6-story, 53-unit residential building constructed in 1927 located in the Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns emerging in June 2025, including open complaints about ceiling paint/plaster issues and heavy water leaks. Between 2024-2025, there were multiple incidents of water leaks and ceiling damage reported, with inspections resulting in violations.

The building has a documented history of elevator maintenance issues, with several complaints regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2019-2025, though inspections often found no violations at the time. Notable violations from September 2024 involving apartment 6H included mold conditions in the private hallway and pantry closet ceiling, roof leaks affecting both hallway and kitchen areas, and a roach infestation, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected. The property has also been subject to numerous Department of Buildings violations related to external low pressure inspections, with active violations showing failure to file inspections from 2018-2023. Pest control records indicate zero bedbug infestations in recent years, while rodent inspections between 2023-2025 show occasional rat activity, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 passing compliance.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of ongoing water-related issues, particularly evident through multiple HPD complaints and violations regarding water leaks and ceiling damage. The persistent elevator service reports suggest infrastructure challenges, though many inspections indicate no violations at the time. While the property has achieved compliance with recent bedbug regulations, the presence of rat activity in several inspections between 2023-2025 indicates some ongoing pest management challenges. The documentation also shows regular permit activity between 2018-2021 for various repairs and improvements, though specific details on the nature of these permits are not provided in the summary.