526 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 22-unit, 5-story tenement building at 526 Morris Park Avenue, owned by Kenneth Yustman and built in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance events in recent years. Most notably, in August 2024, there was a drinking water-related complaint that was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though no health code violations were found. The building has experienced recurring issues with appliances and systems, including three simultaneous complaints in May 2024 regarding the bell/buzzer/intercom system, bathtub/shower plumbing, and door frame problems, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these conditions.

Earlier in 2024, there were multiple plumbing issues, including sink and slow leak problems, as well as concerns related to wall and ceiling paint/plaster, all of which were inspected with no violations issued. The property has a history of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints in both May 2024 and September 2021, though in the most recent case, tenants reported that services had been restored. There have been two complaints regarding unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwellings, with inspections conducted in 2023 and 2022, the most recent resulting in a $1,250 violation for unauthorized demo work in a storefront area.

While the building has experienced rat activity according to inspections from 2023 and 2022, the bedbug reporting records from 2019-2024 consistently show no infestation or eradication cases. The most recent bedbug filings (2023-2024) confirm a clean record, as do previous annual reports dating back to 2019. While there were multiple maintenance issues reported through various channels, the majority were resolved without violations being issued, and there is no current evidence of persistent pest or water quality issues.