1490 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

1490 Vyse Avenue is a three-story, four-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Enrique Clemente. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most significant recent problems occurring in early 2023 when tenants faced multiple heat and hot water outages between February 3 and March 7, prompting seven emergency complaints to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Additionally, there have been two water leak incidents reported in March 2023 - one with heavy flow and another with a slow leak - both of which were eventually closed. The building currently has several open Class A and Class B violations as of 2024, including issues related to bedbug reporting requirements, heating system access, hot water supply problems in Apartment 4, mold in the bathroom of Apartment 4, and various fire safety concerns including defective fire-retardant materials and an obstructed fire escape on the second story. The property has a documented history of pest control issues, particularly with rat activity, showing patterns of infestation and treatment from 2016 through 2018, with the last rodent inspection in July 2022 returning a passed result.

Earlier violations from late 2022 were recorded regarding flooring, stairs, and ceiling conditions. Recent building inspections have revealed several ongoing safety concerns, including the need for proper repairs to fire-retardant materials, removal of obstructions from fire escapes, and maintenance of common area treatments. While many of the 2023 complaints were eventually closed after HPD inspections, the recurring nature of heat and hot water problems throughout early 2023, along with multiple open violations as of 2024, suggests persistent maintenance challenges within the building.