1687 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 5-story, 26-unit building at 1687 Vyse Avenue in East Morrisania, built in 1925 and currently owned by Jennifer Lau, has experienced a series of maintenance and compliance issues throughout 2025. Most notably, there are multiple open and recently closed violations related to paint/plaster conditions, particularly involving ceiling issues, as well as door problems.

A pattern of maintenance needs is evident, with at least six separate complaints between March and May 2025 regarding ceilings, doors, and ventilation systems resulting in violations. The building's history shows ongoing challenges in Unit 3B, where a November 2024 inspection revealed multiple issues including rodent and roach infestations (C-class violations), along with problems with electrical fixtures, plaster surfaces, and the wood floor. The building has two active energy efficiency violations from 2021 regarding the display of energy efficiency scores and grades, though a related violation from 2024 was dismissed following confirmed submission.

While the property has maintained a Bedbug-Free record since 2019 and has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2022, the recent concentration of maintenance issues suggests mounting building system challenges. Recent complaints have been addressed through HPD inspections, with some violations being resolved while others remain pending correction, particularly those noted as "emergency" conditions. The history of service requests and violations indicates a building requiring ongoing attention to basic maintenance and safety systems, with higher weight given to recent and open violations affecting resident quality of life.