1438 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 2-story, 5-unit building at 1438 Bryant Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Derrick Lovett and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent heating and hot water system issues over recent years. Most notably, from late 2022 through 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with inspections resulting in violations for inadequate heat and hot water supply in specific units (notably Unit 2A) and access issues to the locked boiler room.

As of February 2024, there were still open violations regarding boiler room access. The building's maintenance record shows some diversity in issues, including a cooking gas complaint in December 2022, though this was resolved promptly.

The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2025, consistently showing zero infested, eliminated, or re-infested units, indicating effective pest management. Regular rodent inspections conducted between 2010 and 2022 have generally resulted in passing grades, with only two failures noted in 2010 for unspecified reasons. The building's heating system challenges appear to be the most significant ongoing concern, with multiple violations and access issues documented over an extended period, particularly during winter months when heat and hot water are most critical for residents.