1311 Balcom Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The two-family house at 1311 Balcom Avenue in Schuylerville, built in 1920 and currently owned by 1311 Balcolm Ave Llc, has experienced several notable issues in recent months. In early 2025, multiple complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including water leaks (both slow leaks and damp spots), plumbing problems (specifically concerning a basin/sink), issues with paint and plaster on walls and ceilings, door problems, pest infestations, and concerns about mold.

While all these complaints were investigated, HPD determined that none of the observed conditions violated housing laws. Additionally, there was a heating/hot water issue reported in December 2022 that was verified and corrected by HPD.

More recently, in March 2025, a complaint was registered with the Department of Buildings regarding an alleged illegal conversion, but access was denied to inspectors on both attempts to verify the complaint. While the building has had several maintenance issues requiring attention over the past three years, it's worth noting that the most recent inspections by HPD did not find any violations of housing laws, and the building is classified as a two-family house despite the recent illegal conversion complaint. The majority of recent complaints fall within the categories of plumbing, water issues, interior maintenance, and pest problems, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges that have required multiple interventions by city agencies.