1526 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 3-story, 6-unit residential building at 1526 Vyse Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Arjan Gjushi, has experienced several concerning issues since its construction in 2013. Most notably, there have been recurring heating system problems, with multiple complaints filed through 2025 regarding heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building or individual apartments. Between 2021 and 2025, three separate incidents of inadequate heat/hot water conditions required intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors often faced access issues during their attempts to verify the problems.

Additionally, pest management has been a persistent concern, with a significant unsanitary condition violation related to mice infestation in October 2022 affecting unit 2R, and a rat sighting complaint filed in April 2025 that HPD was unable to investigate due to access issues. The building has also faced regulatory compliance challenges, particularly regarding safety equipment and annual reporting requirements. In October 2022, unit 2R was found to have multiple violations including missing smoke detector and carbon monoxide detecting devices, as well as defective plastered surfaces in the bathroom.

The property has received consecutive violations in 2023 and 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though there have been no recorded infestations or eradications in any reporting period from 2019 to present. Recent rodent control efforts have been documented throughout 2025, with multiple bait applications and confirmed rat activity, indicating an ongoing pest management challenge. While the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record showing no infestations, the combination of heating system failures, pest issues, and safety equipment violations suggest recurring maintenance and accessibility challenges for residents and inspectors alike.