1493 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The three-unit, three-story New Law Tenement building at 1493 Bryant Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Carlos Garcia and built in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most recently, in September 2024, a broken or missing window guard was reported, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

This building has a history of multiple system-wide concerns, particularly in 2018, when eight emergency complaints were filed within a single day, including issues with mold, electrical wiring, flooring, water leaks, door frames, an electric/gas range, and both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - though no violations were ultimately issued from these inspections. The property has also been subject to recent regulatory scrutiny, with an open violation as of September 2024 regarding an illegal fastening lockable latch at the building's entrance gate.

Between 2021 and 2023, the building was required to file annual bedbug reports with HPD, though the most recent 2025 filing indicates no infested units during the previous period. Rodent inspections show a mix of results, including periods of rat activity in 2016 and 2019, though recent inspections in 2022 passed. While many historical complaints have been addressed and closed, the building's maintenance record over the past seven years shows recurring issues requiring attention, with the most recent concerns centering around window safety and building security features.