1715 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

1715 Vyse Avenue is a 44-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Jennifer Lau. The building has experienced persistent infrastructure and maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple open complaints as of 2025, including problems with an electric/gas range, bathtub/shower, and sink plumbing. A significant cluster of heat and hot water problems occurred between January 7-19, 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though some of these complaints were ultimately resolved. The building has also faced structural and safety concerns, with active violations as of 2024 related to defective building vestibule doors, interior wall and ceiling disrepair in Apartment 2C, and security-related issues such as defective self-closing doors and missing gas leak notification signs.

Recent elevator service reliability has been a notable concern, with multiple complaints about the single device on the property between 2023 and 2025, resulting in an active ECB violation as of May 2024. The property has shown some environmental management challenges, with an active violation regarding an inoperative phone system and missing evacuation signs. While there were documented rodent activity issues in 2015 and 2016, recent inspections have passed. The building's systems continue to require attention, as evidenced by ongoing complaints and violations related to heat and hot water systems, doors, and plumbing fixtures.

All recent bedbug reports from 2019-2024 indicate zero confirmed infestations, suggesting effective pest management practices. The building's maintenance history shows a need for ongoing attention to both basic services and safety systems. The property has multiple open violations related to building access, infrastructure, and emergency systems, indicating potential challenges in timely maintenance response. However, there have been no recent complaints regarding bedbugs since 2019, and recent rodent inspections have generally passed, suggesting some areas of improved management. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement are reflected in the variety of maintenance issues reported, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems which have required repeated tenant complaints and HPD interventions to resolve.