1620 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

1620 Sedgwick Avenue is a two-family house built in 1925, currently owned by Alejandro Rad. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most notable pattern being heat and hot water problems, having three documented complaints in 2020, 2022, and most recently in March 2024, though in these cases, inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Other documented complaints from March 2024 include plumbing issues, window frame concerns, unsanitary conditions (pests), and smoke detector problems, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued.

Of particular concern are three open violations as of June 2024 related to unlawful single room occupancy use in apartments 1 and 2, and a violation regarding the building's conversion status from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling. Recent inspections and reports show mixed results, with the building passing rodent inspections consistently from 2016 to 2024 and maintaining a bedbug-free record for the specific reporting period ending in October 2024. Two emergency violations from January 2024 regarding mouse infestation in apartment 3 were certified as abated by February 2024.

The building has also complied with displaying required registration and inspection certificate information as of July 2023. A complaint about illegal conversion was recorded in October 2024, but access was denied during inspection attempts in 2025. While the building's maintenance record shows regular inspections and prompt responses to complaints, the recurring nature of heat/water issues and the recent occupancy-related violations suggest ongoing challenges with compliance and maintenance.