1770 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

1770 Townsend Avenue is a 57-unit, 6-story residential building located in Mount Hope, built in 1925 and currently owned by Sandra Erickson. The property has experienced recurring heating issues over the past two years, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Between 2024 and 2025, there were at least seven separate heat/hot water complaints, including recent emergency calls in April 2025 that were temporarily resolved. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, with various Housing Maintenance Code violations documented, including issues with door access to the heating system and inadequate heat supply in specific apartments.

Sanitation concerns have been noted, with multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage, including an open non-emergency violation from June 2025. The building's rodent inspections show a mixed record, with evidence of rat activity recorded in January 2023 and April 2025, though most inspections passed. The building's history includes several significant incidents requiring attention. In 2022, multiple apartments reported inadequate heat supply, and inspections revealed issues with building security, including a defective entrance door lock.

In 2023, there were violations related to refuse accumulation, though these were subsequently addressed. The Department of Buildings issued various violations between 2018-2022, including a notable incident in 2018 regarding a bulkhead door that was not self-closing. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug control, with no reported infestations since 2020. While there have been multiple code violations and complaints, many have been addressed and closed, though some recent issues, particularly related to heating, persist. The building's most recent inspections indicate ongoing maintenance and heating system challenges that require continued attention.