1700 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

1700 Bryant Avenue is a 6-story, 44-unit residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Derrick Lovett. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints logged by tenants, particularly in March and April 2025, though most were resolved within a few days. There have also been ongoing appliance-related issues, notably concerning electric/gas ranges and a current open complaint about a refrigerator as of June 2025.

The building has a history of pest management challenges, with the most recent pest violation recorded in January 2025 and recurring bedbug issues documented annually from 2019 through 2025, though in each case, the affected units were reportedly successfully treated. The building's safety equipment has required attention, with violations noted regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 6C as of February 2024, though these were previously addressed in late 2023. Structural and maintenance concerns have been documented, including roof leakage issues and defective self-closing doors noted in late 2023.

The elevator service has recently been flagged as a concern, with an active complaint logged in December 2024. Compliance history shows relatively consistent passing results on rodent inspections from 2016-2022, with two failures noted in 2012 and 2011, though no recent rodent-related issues have been reported. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by multiple closed complaints, though some hardware-related issues persist as ongoing violations or open complaints as of 2025. The property also has a historical record of timely filing energy benchmarking reports, with one minor violation dismissed in 2022.