1151 Croes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The property at 1151 Croes Avenue, owned by Grace Afrifa, is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927 in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over recent years, with documented complaints in late 2022 (both for the entire building and specific apartments) and multiple instances between 2021-2022, though most were resolved after inspections confirmed restoration of services.

A power outage was reported in March 2024, which was also investigated by HPD with no violations found. More concerning is the building's ongoing maintenance compliance issues; as of 2024, there are open violations related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports for 2021-2024, which appear consistent with records showing violations dating back to 2021. The property has a concerning recent history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2024 (March and July) and 2023 (March) showing rat activity, following a pattern of compliance failures during this period.

Historical inspections had previously shown passing results for rodent compliance in 2010 and 2017, suggesting a recent deterioration in pest control measures. The only other notable complaint on record was a zoning-related issue in 2018, which was closed with no violations found. While many of the building's service issues have been addressed promptly, the combination of persistent heat/hot water problems, recent rodent activity, and unaddressed bedbug reporting requirements suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and habitability standards.