1353 Taylor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 5-unit, 3-story brick tenement building at 1353 Taylor Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Atin Batra and constructed in 1923, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there was a significant series of heating and hot water system failures in January 2023, with multiple 311 complaints regarding the entire building and individual apartments. More recent concerns as of 2025 include multiple open emergency complaints regarding door/window issues (three separate reports) and fire escape safety, as well as a heavy flow water leak reported in June 2025.

The building has two open violations from 2023-2024, including one related to bedbug reporting and another concerning encumbered fire escapes with flowerpots. The property's maintenance history reveals persistent issues with heating systems, as evidenced by multiple violations and service requests between 2018 and 2023. Additional concerns include a documented rodent infestation problem, with multiple failed inspections between 2018 and 2022, though these seem to have improved based on more recent compliance inspections.

Other notable issues include a bedbug infestation in Apartment 5 (2022), problems with elevator service (2021 violation), and various door-related concerns. The building has undergone several HPD inspections, often resulting in closed violations, though some remain open as of the most recent data. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through various inspections, the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort.