1500 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The three-story residential building at 1500 Vyse Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Martina Garcia, has experienced significant and concerning issues, particularly in recent months. Most notably, in November 2024, the building suffered substantial damage resulting in an active violation from the Department of Buildings, with reports of missing windows and doors, water damage throughout, compromised walls and ceilings, and an open roof, leading to a full vacate order. This followed multiple concerning maintenance issues in 2024, including heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building, electrical outlet issues, and recurring water leaks.

The building's history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, with violations issued in 2023 related to door frames, door conditions, and pests, though many previous complaints resulted in no violations being found upon inspection. The property has a documented pattern of illegal occupancy concerns, with several open violations from 2024 indicating unauthorized use of single room occupancy (SRO) setups. Previous years had multiple complaints and violations regarding unauthorized conversions and occupancy issues, particularly between 2021-2024.

The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and open violations, including a March 2024 violation regarding mice infestation in Apartment 2, and various issues related to doors, plumbing, and unsanitary conditions. While there is recent rodent inspection data showing passes between 2010 and 2023, the presence of pests remains a recurring theme in tenant complaints. The building's certification history shows periods of non-compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, though most recent filings indicate no active infestations. The combination of structural issues, recurring maintenance problems, and occupancy violations suggests significant challenges in building management and maintenance.