1668 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 6-story, 37-unit tenement building at 1668 Vyse Avenue in East Morrisania, built in 1931 and currently owned by Jennifer Lau, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in the past year. The building has open violations from 2023-2024 indicating various problems that require attention, including active Class C violations for a defective self-closing door at the compactor closet on the 5th story, and multiple issues in apartment 3D including mold, water leaks, and various repair needs. A pattern of plumbing and maintenance issues is evident from multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, with recurring problems reported in late 2024 and through 2025 involving water leaks, paint/plaster issues, and unsanitary conditions.

While there have been some recent complaints about pests and garbage storage in October 2024, and ceiling paint/plaster issues in November 2024, it's noteworthy that these complaints were investigated by HPD and found not to violate housing laws. The building's maintenance history shows some progress in pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2021-2025), though there was a case involving two units in 2019 that was resolved. Rodent inspections have generally passed, with only one failure noted in 2021. As of 2025, the building has open violations related to its entry systems, including issues with the building entrance door's lock and glass pane that were identified in September 2023.

The presence of mold, water leaks, and various repair needs in apartment 3D suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has been filing regular bedbug reports showing zero infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2025), and rodent inspections have generally passed since 2021, indicating some improvements in pest management. However, an active Department of Buildings violation from 2021 regarding energy efficiency score display remains unresolved, suggesting attention is needed to building systems compliance. The building's 311 service history shows a range of maintenance issues from 2024-2025, including problems with ceilings, walls, water leaks, and sanitation, though most of these complaints were closed without finding housing law violations.