1513 Taylor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

1513 Taylor Avenue, a 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927 in the Parkchester neighborhood, has recently experienced significant maintenance challenges in 2025, particularly with heat and hot water systems, electrical infrastructure, and water-related issues. Between April and May 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with occupants confirming restoration of services during HPD inspections. The building has faced recurring electrical issues, including multiple reports of power outages and lighting problems in May 2025, with at least one emergency lighting complaint in June 2025 that warranted immediate attention.

There were also several housing maintenance code complaints in June 2025 related to water leaks (slow and heavy flow), wall and ceiling problems, and pest issues. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance and safety concerns, including specific violations recorded in December 2024 for apartments 15 and 26, such as mold in bathroom ceiling, pest infestations, and issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. There have been multiple water-related complaints in 2025, with nine separate issues reported in June 2025 regarding leaks and dampness.

While rodent inspections conducted from 2016 to 2023 show some periods of rat activity, the most recent inspections in 2022-2023 passed, indicating improvement in pest management. The building's bedbug reports from 2021 to 2025 show no recorded infestations, suggesting effective pest control measures in this regard. Various door and window maintenance issues have also been reported, along with some concerns about building security features such as self-closing doors and window guards. The property has had three electrical-related complaints since 2018, though inspections typically found no violations or warranted concerns.