1816 Crotona Park East, Bronx, NY 10460

1816 Crotona Park East is a 5-story, 25-unit residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Derrick Lovett. The property is experiencing significant maintenance issues as of 2025, with multiple open complaints including three recent pest infestation reports, roofing problems, and water leaks filed in May 2025, as well as slow water leaks reported in April 2025. These issues appear to have persisted through multiple inspection attempts, as seen in both March and April 2025 complaints.

The Department of Buildings records show ongoing violations from August 2024, primarily concerning Apartment 5D, including mold issues, water damage, and pest infestations involving mice, termites, and cockroaches. Notable building systems problems were also documented in early 2025, including a safety violation regarding a smoke detector and an emergency heat/hot water issue that was subsequently closed. The building has a documented history of pest issues, with multiple sanitation complaints over the past year, though more recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) show zero infested units. The property has undergone various maintenance inspections and repairs, with several Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections conducted between 2023-2024, showing mixed results.

Recent inspections in 2024 noted water damage, stain, and cracks on walls and ceilings in Bedroom & Living Room areas. Historical records indicate sporadic rat activity between 2016-2022, suggesting ongoing rodent control challenges. Multiple housing maintenance code violations remain open as of 2025, with the most recent environmental control board violations from 2024 still active, including a $1,250 penalty for failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent issues with plumbing, roofing, and pest control, warranting close attention to ongoing conditions.