1697 Nelson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The three-unit residential building at 1697 Nelson Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by David Adarkwah, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues since early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through HPD in January 2025. While some complaints were closed due to being duplicates or lack of apartment access, the pattern of complaints suggests an ongoing heating system problem.

The building has also been cited for failing to file annual bedbug reports in accordance with HPD regulations for four consecutive years from 2021 to 2024, resulting in open Class A violations as of October 2023. Despite these recent concerns, the building has maintained a generally good track record in other areas.

Rodent inspections from 2014 through 2025 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management. Two building permits were issued in recent years: one in September 2021 and another in March 2019, though specific details of the work performed under these permits are not provided in the available data. The property was built in 1999, features three stories, and is classified as a Class A building, which typically requires more stringent maintenance standards than other building classes.