1730 Harrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 77-unit, 5-story building at 1730 Harrison Avenue in Morris Heights, built in 1927 and currently owned by Mark Engel, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most urgently, as of April 2025, there are three open complaints regarding a slow water leak, refrigerator problems, and cabinet issues. Between March 2025 and June 2025, there were violations of multiple housing maintenance codes including mold (both unsanitary conditions and emergency designations), pest issues, problems with a bathtub/shower, and various cabinet-related concerns.

The building has also had significant heating and hot water problems in early 2025, with multiple complaints about lack of services during January, though these were reported as resolved. The property has an active record of maintenance violations and complaints, particularly in apartment 1J, which was found to have various defects in August 2024 including issues with wooden floors, plaster surfaces, and mold infestation. Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 and 2023 documented multiple safety and maintenance concerns, including problems with boiler systems and construction safety. A fire incident occurred in 2022 that affected apartments on the second floor, resulting in smoke and water damage.

The building has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance since 2017, showing consistent passing results. While bedbug inspections from 2020 to 2024 show no new infestations, a singular infestation was reported in 2019. Recent complaints about unsanitary conditions, including mold and broken window guards, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also had various construction-related permits issued between 2019 and 2020, indicating ongoing repair work.