1686 Weeks Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1686 Weeks Avenue is a 25-unit, 7-story residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Isreal Frankel. The property has experienced persistent water-related issues, with five documented water leak complaints between May 2023 and April 2024, four of which were classified as "heavy flow." Most recently, in April 2024, there were complaints about inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building, along with another water leak issue. These problems have led to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with hot water provision, water leaks, and problems with the building's heating system.

The building underwent construction work between 2020 and 2021, during which several violations were recorded related to construction safety, including improper pedestrian protection and housekeeping issues, though most of these were resolved with no penalties imposed. The property has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years and consistent passing results for rodent inspections conducted every six months since 2022, despite one instance of "Rat Activity" noted in February 2022. Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 related to construction safety and housekeeping were resolved without outstanding penalties.

The building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the past few years, with the most pressing issues being the recurring water leaks and heating system problems. While the property has passed its most recent rodent inspections (2025) and shows no current pest-related issues, the persistent nature of the water-related complaints and heating system violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The management has received violations for various maintenance issues, including broken plastered surfaces and painting requirements, though these were generally addressed and closed out. The property's history includes several construction-related complaints and violations between 2020-2021 when multiple permits were issued for various work types, including plumbing and structural work, indicating active maintenance and improvement efforts during that period.