1546 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1546 Washington Avenue is a three-story, two-family residential building located in Claremont Village, constructed in 1993 and currently owned by Edmund Scott. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints documented between 2018 and 2023, including emergency complaints in December 2018, February 2019, and most recently in January 2023. In 2020, there were several maintenance concerns including reports of mold, paint/plaster issues, and unsanitary conditions, with inspections revealing some violations related to these problems.

The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in October 2018 that revealed unauthorized rooming units (SROs) on the third story of the second-floor apartment, leading to an Environmental Control Board violation regarding occupancy contrary to records, though this was later resolved with no penalties imposed. The building's maintenance history shows some significant safety concerns that were addressed, including a 2018 inspection revealing multiple issues in apartment RM2 regarding water leaks, carbon monoxide detection devices, and plaster/paint problems, all of which were certified as corrected by April 2018. There were also violations related to an illegal double cylinder door lock at the building entrance.

While rodent inspections have been conducted regularly since 2010, with all results showing "Passed" status, the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues that suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response times. Recent inspections in 2022 and 2023 maintained a pattern of heating system-related complaints, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections during these recent complaints. The most recent heat/hot water complaint from January 2023 was investigated but resulted in no violations being issued.