1694 Selwyn Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 5-story, 61-unit building at 1694 Selwyn Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by Maurice Mckenzie, has experienced recurring heat and maintenance issues, particularly notable in the past year. There were multiple heat and hot water complaints in late 2024 through early 2025, affecting both entire building and individual apartments, although these issues were reportedly resolved upon inspection. The building underwent a significant cluster of violations in December 2024, primarily affecting apartment 34A, including problems with mold, floor conditions, ceiling and wall issues, and pest infestation, with violations issued for conditions requiring correction.

In September 2024, basement apartment 1 was found to have serious pest and maintenance issues including rodent and roach infestations, while various other units have shown evidence of maintenance concerns. The property has a somewhat concerning recent history regarding environmental and safety maintenance. In 2021, the building faced multiple violations related to boiler safety, including issues with safety valves and low water cut-off systems, as well as a currently active ECB violation regarding various boiler safety equipment problems with a penalty of $312.

Rodent inspections throughout 2024-2025 have resulted in multiple failures for "Other Reasons," indicating persistent challenges with pest control despite some passed inspections. The building's heat and hot water system appears to be one of the most persistent issues, with emergency complaints being a consistent theme, though most have been closed after inspections verified corrections. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent surveys, the frequency of rodent inspections and various housing violations suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.