651 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474

The three-unit, two-story building at 651 Bryant Avenue in Hunts Point, owned by Mario Sanchez, has a complex history since its 1925 construction. The property has been classified as a converted Class A building and has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years.

Most notably, there is an ongoing pattern of bedbug report violations from 2022 to April 2024, with open violations remaining as of 2025. The building faced serious conditions in 2021, including multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building in March 2021, followed by several substantial violations in April 2021 regarding fire and water damage throughout all three apartments (units 1, 2, and 3) - particularly concerning was the damage noted in unit 2, which was classified as a "C" violation. The building underwent inspections showing various maintenance issues, including problems with the roof (April 2021) and access openings (May 2021).

Recent inspections in 2023-2024 revealed more critical issues, including two Environmental Control Board violations from October 2023 regarding inadequate egress systems and non-conforming construction work, each carrying a $2,500 penalty. The property has also been subject to various Department of Buildings complaints, including illegal conversion investigations and work without proper permits, though most of these investigations concluded with no violations being warranted. While rodent inspections have shown generally good results since 2010, with most recent results passing in 2025, there was a failed inspection in April 2025 for "Other Reasons." The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding compliance with housing maintenance codes and building systems management.