1397 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The three-unit, two-story building at 1397 Crotona Avenue in Morrisania, currently owned by Clarissa Mercedes, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Between 2021 and 2023, there were multiple reports of heating and hot water problems, with violations noted in July 2022 affecting the entire building and Apartment 3.

Recent complaints from 2023 indicate ongoing concerns with unsanitary conditions, particularly involving pests, with the most recent pest-related complaint opened in November 2023. The building has also faced significant challenges with structural maintenance and safety, including water leak issues in Apartment 2 (violations opened in July 2023) affecting both the hallway and bathroom areas, and various painting and plaster repair needs. The property has an established history of rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections and reports between 2015 and 2022, with the latest inspections in August and September 2022 showing rat activity.

Additionally, there are open violations related to a bedbug reporting requirement from April 2023 that remains unresolved as of April 2024. The building's maintenance history also includes various other repair needs, such as door/window issues and garbage storage concerns, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being filed. While some issues have been addressed through HPD inspections, including heat/hot water problems and pest control measures, the persistence of certain violations and the frequency of service requests suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance.