906 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474

The three-story, three-unit building at 906 Bryant Avenue in Hunts Point, owned by Sam Klein and constructed in 1899, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. Most notably, between April and June 2025, there were multiple attempts by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to inspect and address issues including plumbing problems (toilet and bathtub/shower), flooring concerns, and the presence of pests, though HPD was often unable to complete inspections due to access issues. The building's record from 2023-2025 shows recurring plumbing problems, with multiple toilet issues being classified as emergencies, and persistent pest problems requiring multiple HPD inspections and baiting efforts for rats throughout 2024-2025.

Violation records reveal serious maintenance concerns, including open violations from June 2023 related to lead paint hazards in the ground-level apartment (GRDLV) and a locked heating system access issue noted in December 2023. The building has filed annual bedbug reports for 2022-2025 showing zero infested units during these periods, though the 2024-2025 inspection cycle showed consistent rat activity. While there have been numerous repair requests and violations, it's worth noting that most HPD inspections from 2025 have not resulted in violations, often closing without finding grounds for citation, though many complaints remain officially unresolved due to access issues.

The record also shows various apartment-specific problems being reported and addressed, particularly concerning heating and hot water issues in Apartment 2 as of late 2023. The building's long history, combined with its recent maintenance record, reflects ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems and pest control, including plumbing issues, flooring problems, and pest infestations. Despite these challenges, recent inspections have generally shown compliance with inspection requirements, though many previous complaints regarding various maintenance issues have not been fully resolved due to access problems or were closed without inspections occurring.