1320 Odell Street, Bronx, NY 10462

1320 Odell Street is a 6-story, 53-unit New Law Tenement building located in Parkchester, built in 1928 and currently owned by Kenneth Yustman. The building has experienced several persistent maintenance issues in recent years, most notably with heating systems, as evidenced by emergency heat/hot water complaints in both 2025 and 2022 affecting the entire building. In 2024, the building faced multiple interconnected issues, including water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), mold problems, and ceiling damage, particularly impacting the bathroom in Apartment BA.

These issues resulted in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, though some were eventually certified as corrected by mid-2024. The building's bedbug history shows a pattern of infestations with at least three incidents recorded between 2019-2024, though the most recent 2024 report indicates no current infestations. Additionally, there was one rodent inspection in 2019 which failed for unspecified reasons, while a 2012 inspection passed.

A 2021 complaint regarding garbage and recycling storage conditions was investigated but no violations were found. The building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with basic maintenance and habitability issues, particularly regarding water infrastructure and climate control systems. The presence of multiple mold incidents and the need for various repairs in 2024 indicate potential systemic maintenance challenges, though some of these issues appear to have been addressed in subsequent months. The consistent pattern of bedbug occurrences, though showing some recent improvement, suggests this remains an area requiring attention.