1390 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The five-story, 24-unit tenement building at 1390 Ogden Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Jeanette Puryear, has experienced a range of maintenance and safety issues between late 2023 and 2025. Most notably, the building has faced recurring problems with water damage and pest control, including multiple violations for plumbing issues, resulting in violations being issued in 2025.

There have been concerning patterns of rat activity throughout 2023-2025, with several inspections showing either active infestation or compliance issues, though one recent June 2025 inspection resulted in a 'Passed' status. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent problems with interior conditions, including multiple violations related to paint/plaster damage in early 2025, affecting both walls and ceilings.

Significant structural concerns have been documented, including complaints about wall stability and building shaking, with related Environmental Control Board violations citing water accumulation affecting wall stability and requiring a $2,500 penalty that remains active. There are also several open violations from 2024-2025 related to critical safety systems, including heating system access, window guards, smoke detectors, and general building maintenance issues. While there was a brief period without reported bedbug activity between late 2021 and 2022, the building has continued to face various maintenance challenges that suggest ongoing attention is needed to maintain basic habitability standards.