1520 Story Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The 13-story, 223-unit building at 1520 Story Avenue in Soundview, owned by Juan Garcia, was constructed in 2017 and has experienced several ongoing maintenance issues in 2025. Most notably, there are currently open complaints related to water supply problems and elevator maintenance, both classified as emergencies, along with concerns about garbage/recycling storage. Between April and June 2025, the building faced various maintenance challenges including safety concerns about smoke detectors, temporary loss of heat/hot water, issues with paint/plaster on ceilings, and a broken window guard.

The elevator systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints and two active complaints regarding "Multiple Devices on Property" as of June 2025. Though there were several closed complaints in 2025, including resolved heat/hot water issues and inspections that found no housing law violations regarding smoke detectors and window guards, the building still has significant outstanding maintenance matters requiring attention. The building's history shows some concerning patterns of maintenance issues, particularly in recent months.

In 2024, violations were recorded for inadequate hot water in apartment 522, defective self-closing doors in apartment 909, and pest infestations in apartment 1107, which was found to have both roaches and mice problems. The property has successfully passed rodent inspections in 2022 and 2023, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2021. While the building has had various maintenance and compliance issues, it's worth noting that multiple inspections of elevator systems and other concerns have often resulted in no violations being found, suggesting that some complaints may not always indicate persistent problems. Compliance with energy efficiency requirements has been addressed, with previous violations for not displaying energy scores being dismissed in 2024.