1394 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

Located in Morrisania, Bronx, 1394 Crotona Avenue is a three-story, three-unit residential building owned by Fernando Rivera and constructed in 1901. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant problems occurring between 2021-2022.

Notable incidents include a heat/hot water complaint in February 2022 that required HPD intervention, flooring issues reported in December 2021, plumbing problems with a basin/sink in October 2021 (though inspectors could not gain access), and an unsanitary condition involving pests reported in June 2021 that resulted in housing maintenance code violations. Specifically, HPD identified mouse infestation and leaky faucet problems in Apartment 1A in August 2021, both of which were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections over the years, with the most recent inspections showing compliance in October 2022, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in August 2022.

Importantly, there have been no reports of bedbug infestations in the building since at least 2019, with all annual reports showing zero infested units. The property has maintained a pattern of addressing housing maintenance code violations, as evidenced by the certification of previously identified issues in 2021. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021-2022, the absence of recent complaints and violations (as of October 2023) suggests improved conditions, though tenants should remain vigilant and report any new issues promptly.