1753 Popham Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 2-story, 4-unit building at 1753 Popham Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Wilson Portuondo, was constructed in 1920 and has undergone a converted Class A designation. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years.

Most notably, between April and May 2023, there were two separate reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations. A cluster of complaints in June 2025 highlighted various maintenance issues, including problems with electric appliances (both range and outlet/switch), plumbing (sink), and a slow water leak, with one plumbing issue categorized as emergency.

The building's history includes significant electrical safety concerns, with an August 2022 violation for defective/exposed wiring that resulted in an Oath Violation being served, and in March 2023, a Stop Work Order was issued (though this was fully rescinded within days). A 2019 inspection noted the building as vacant, open, and unguarded, but no violations were warranted at the time. While many complaints have been resolved through appropriate channels, the building has faced recurring issues with both pest control and various maintenance problems, particularly relating to electrical and plumbing systems, suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems maintenance.