1157 Croes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-family New Law Tenement building at 1157 Croes Avenue in Soundview, built in 1927 and currently owned by Augustus Evans, has a troubling pattern of maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in September 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding wall paint/plaster conditions and mold problems, with some designated as emergencies, though no violations were ultimately issued. Earlier in 2024, there were additional complaints about a steam pipe/riser and window frame issues in August.

A concerning pattern emerged in May 2023 when multiple service requests regarding various maintenance issues - including ceiling paint/plaster, pest problems, flooring, and appliance concerns - could not be inspected due to lack of access. The building's historical record shows persistent challenges with maintenance compliance. Between 2021 and 2024, the property has received four open Class A violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, dating back to 2022. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2010 through 2024, this relatively good record contrasts with more recent housing maintenance complaints.

Additionally, there was a complaint in June 2024 regarding potentially illegal work or occupancy changes at a nearby address (10472 Croes Avenue), though the inspector was ultimately unable to gain access. It's worth noting that throughout all these complaints, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development has consistently closed each case despite not issuing violations, indicating that while inspections were conducted, the conditions may not have met the threshold for formal violations. In summary, while the building has some positive inspection history regarding rodent control, there are significant and continuing concerns about maintenance responsiveness, particularly regarding access issues for inspections and recurring problems with interior conditions. The open violations regarding bedbug report filings from 2021 to 2024 represent the only currently active violations on record, though these may not necessarily indicate ongoing infestation issues, as annual reporting requirements could be the primary concern.