1522 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 5-story, 21-unit residential building at 1522 Vyse Avenue, owned by Christopher Crandon and built in 1931, has experienced significant maintenance challenges throughout 2025. Most recently, there have been multiple housing code violations in May 2025, including issues with walls requiring paint/plaster work, mold problems, and heavy water flow leaks. Notably, three separate complaints regarding water leaks, mold, and wall issues on May 21, 2025, resulted in HPD inspections, with violations being issued for the paint/plaster problem.

The building has also suffered from persistent rodent issues, with violations documented in October 2024 for Apartments 2A and 4C. Rodent sightings were reported regularly throughout 2025, with the most recent inspections in June 2025 showing rat activity. The property has experienced repeated heating and water supply issues, with emergency complaints about heat/hot water covering the entire building in March and June 2025. Important safety equipment deficiencies were identified in October 2024, including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2A, along with documented mouse infestation problems.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved violations and recurrent issues, particularly with water damage, unsanitary conditions, and pest control. While there were no reported bedbug infestations between 2020-2025, the building's overall maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic housing systems and resident health concerns. The property has passed some rodent inspections in previous years (2011-2019), but recent failures indicate a deterioration of pest control efforts. Two permits were issued in June 2019, suggesting some maintenance or improvement work was planned or completed during that period.