3535 Kings College Place, Bronx, NY 10467

The College Gardens Co-op, located at 3535 Kings College Place in Norwood, is a 6-story, 120-unit residential building constructed in 1954 and owned by Reynaldo Luyando. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns centered around elevator service, with active complaints filed in June 2025 regarding single device operation and no alternate service.

The property has faced multiple heat and hot water system failures, particularly in December 2024 when multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently addressed. The building has also had ongoing challenges with rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023-2025 showing rat activity, most recently in May 2025. Significant violation and compliance issues include several outstanding Elevator violations as of 2025, failure to submit acceptable Cycle 8A and 9A facade inspection reports resulting in multiple Environmental Control Board penalties totaling $75,000, and various operational and safety-related violations.

The building's facade condition appears to have been a particularly pressing matter, with multiple violations issued between 2021-2024 regarding unsafe conditions and the need for proper safety measures and reporting under Local Law 11/98 and FISP requirements. Additional historical maintenance issues include a power outage in March 2024, paint/plaster issues noted in June 2025, and multiple historical violations related to building safety requirements, including missing notices and documentation regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures. While a bedbug report for 2022-2023 shows no affected units, the building's general maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems and compliance with safety requirements.