1640 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 5-unit, 2-story building at 1640 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Jennifer Joseph, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over recent years, notably with heating systems and infrastructural concerns. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a confirmed heat and hot water issue affecting the entire building, following a similar complaint in January 2024. A significant cluster of violations was documented in June 2024, including problems with mold, pest infestations, multiple paint and plaster issues, electrical concerns, and a water leak - all affecting various building elements and surfaces.

The basement apartment appears to have particularly faced multiple challenges, as evidenced by Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in October 2024, covering door and window maintenance, smoke and carbon monoxide detector functionality, lighting, and various surface repairs. Prior to these issues, the building faced compliance challenges with its heating system in early 2023, including two complaints about boiler defects or inoperability. Environmental Control Board violations from January 2023 indicate problems with boiler maintenance and chimney cleaning, which resulted in penalties.

While the property has demonstrated some recent improvements, passing rodent inspections in April 2025 and September 2024, it experienced a failed inspection in June 2024. Notably, there have been zero reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2021-2024), suggesting good pest management in this regard. The building has also undergone some structural and safety evaluations, with a building shaking/vibrating complaint and a work without permit complaint in 2023, though no violations were warranted upon inspection. While many previous violations have been resolved, as evidenced by the "Closed" status on numerous complaints, the pattern of repeated heating issues and recent clusters of violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.