1426 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1426 Vyse Avenue is a 10-unit, 3-story residential building in East Morrisania, constructed in 2004 and currently owned by Shimshon Grunstein. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges over the past several years, with the most recent issues emerging in late 2024 and 2025 involving heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. The property has a documented history of infrastructure and safety concerns, including multiple heat/hot water complaints (both building-wide and apartment-specific), plumbing issues, and pest problems, particularly in Apartment 1 where multiple violations were issued in 2022.

Significant maintenance violations were recorded in 2024 involving inadequate housekeeping, excessive combustible debris, and failure to comply with Commissioner's orders, resulting in fines. The building's recent bedbug report filings from 2021-2024 indicate no infestation cases during those periods. The property's maintenance history shows a recurring pattern of issues requiring attention, with multiple open and closed violations related to heating systems, plumbing, electrical outlets, and pest control.

While many complaints have been addressed and closed by HPD, there remains an open electrical violation from 2022 and a recent rodent activity inspection in July 2025 indicating continued pest management challenges. The building has undergone several inspections and investigations regarding maintenance code compliance, with some violations related to construction work, safety inspections, and emergency repairs. The Department of Buildings has documented various complaints and violations between 2020-2025, including issues with fences, egress safety, and construction-related problems.