1453 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1453 Bryant Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building in East Morrisania, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Samy Elbousky. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concern being an active cockroach infestation in Apartment 1 as of April 2024. The building has a documented history of plumbing and heating problems, particularly evident in September 2020 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding insufficient heat/hot water and various plumbing issues affecting basins/sinks, bathtubs/showers, and water supply systems.

These incidents resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building's maintenance record indicates ongoing challenges with pest management, as evidenced by successive annual bedbug reporting requirements between 2021-2024, though recent filings show no current infestations. A series of housing maintenance code violations were documented in 2020 affecting Apartment 1, including issues with smoke detector functionality, closet door security, electrical outlets, and window mechanisms.

While rodent inspections from 2018-2022 show some instances of rat activity, the most recent inspections in July 2022 and October 2018 passed without issues. The building has also faced structural safety concerns, with a complaint in September 2020 regarding egress issues, though this was ultimately determined not to warrant violation. The property, classified as "Hereafter Converted Class A," has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices, though many of these have been resolved or closed over time, with the exception of the most recent pest-related violation.