1416 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1416 Vyse Avenue is a century-old, 2-family residential building located in East Morrisania and currently owned by Michael McAnuff. The property has experienced a significant number of maintenance issues in 2024, particularly in October, when multiple emergency complaints were filed and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding heating/hot water problems, plumbing issues (affecting toilets, basins/sinks, and radiators), flooring concerns, door problems, and appliance defects (notably a refrigerator). The building shows concerning patterns of maintenance access issues, with inspectors frequently unable to gain entry to perform necessary evaluations.

The property has a documented history of violations and open issues that merit attention. As of August 2024, there are several Class B violations on record for Apartment 1, including problems with bathroom floors, sink fixtures, leaky faucets, electrical outlets, and concerns with mold and plumbing systems. An active Environmental Control Board violation from July 2022 cites illegally converted spaces including a kitchen and bathroom with inadequate egress windows, carrying a penalty of $2,530.

Past complaints about unauthorized conversions were filed in 2019 and 2022, though inspections at those times found no violations or access issues. The building's rodent inspection history shows variable results, with some "Passed" outcomes in recent years, though there were instances of "Rat Activity" recorded in 2017. Additionally, multiple HPD service requests regarding various maintenance issues (including cabinets, doors, and multiple plumbing concerns) were filed and closed in 2024 and 2023, often due to inspection access problems, suggesting potential communication or access arrangement challenges between tenants and housing authorities.