1156 Colgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1156 Colgate Avenue is a 17-unit, 4-story tenement building located in Soundview, built in 1927 and currently owned by Boysie Siew. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three documented outages in entire-building systems between 2020 and 2022, though these have been resolved through HPD interventions.

More recent violations from November 2024 indicate significant ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in apartments 1A and 3C, which both have active violations for pest infestations (mice and roaches), along with various plumbing and maintenance issues including problems with bathroom fixtures and cabinet systems. The building's rodent inspection record shows consistent passing results from 2016 through to 2025, suggesting generally good conditions in this regard. The property has maintained a stable bedbug-free record since 2019, with no reported infestations in the annual filings.

Historical complaints from 2018-2021 included a serious water leak incident (2018) and various maintenance issues affecting windows and plumbing systems. While many previous violations have been resolved, the most concerning current issues relate to the ongoing pest problems and plumbing deficiencies documented in 2024, which are classified as having varying levels of severity (A, B, and C classes). The building's age and history of intermittent heating system problems, though somewhat typical for its age, suggests that some infrastructure challenges persist in this property.