1604 Jesup Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The six-story, 29-unit apartment building at 1604 Jesup Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Jennifer Lau and constructed in 1921, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance issues, particularly related to its heating system. Most notably, between December 2023 and early 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints and violations regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with at least ten documented complaints about inadequate heating and hot water.

These issues have resulted in several active Class C violations from 2023-2024, including problems with the boiler system, which was found unoperable in 2024 with active penalties totaling $625. The building has also faced challenges with sanitation and pest control, including a December 2024 violation related to rodent activity in Unit 1B and multiple pest-related complaints, though recent rodent inspections in 2025 showed passing results. Inspection records indicate ongoing issues with the building's infrastructure, including heating system accessibility problems, as the boiler room door was found locked during inspections.

While there have been no recent bedbug infestations reported (most recent was in 2020), the building's management has faced scrutiny for not maintaining proper records of energy efficiency scores as required by city regulations. The most recent Department of Buildings violations include an active issue from 2024 regarding "swarm conditions" and failure to file certain technical reports by required deadlines. The property's heating system and associated infrastructure appear to be the most pressing ongoing concern, with multiple violations and complaints recorded over the past several years.