2085 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 42-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 2085 Walton Avenue in University Heights, owned by Mt Sharon Llc and constructed in 1927, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints about building-wide heat and hot water issues, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) receiving several emergency complaints in January and February that required attention.

More recently, in April 2025, multiple maintenance issues were reported, including problems with electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures (basins/sinks and bathtubs/showers), flooring, doors, and the presence of pests, though HPD inspectors were unable to complete their inspections in these cases due to access issues. The building has also faced concerns about building security, with violations documented in July 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors and fire door latch issues on multiple floors, though these violations were subsequently closed. While the building has maintained an active rodent inspection program, passing inspections in 2023 and 2025, there have been some failures noted, including a "Rat Activity" finding in November 2024 and a failed inspection in October 2024 for "Other Reasons." The property has a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past three years, though there was one isolated incident recorded in 2019.

An environmental violation regarding exterior wall examinations was resolved in 2018 with a penalty of $1,250. A concerning pattern has emerged in 2025, with multiple complaints across different maintenance categories and difficulties with HPD inspections being completed, though many earlier issues have been resolved through appropriate channels. The building's total unit count, proper classification, and age point to it being typical of its class within the NYC housing landscape, but the recent pattern of access issues during inspections and the clustering of complaints in early 2025 warrant attention.