1635 Van Buren Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The two-family house at 1635 Van Buren Street in the Van Nest neighborhood, owned by Orrett Guy, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems emerging in the past two years. Between September 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests, heating issues, and various plumbing and electrical problems, including toilet malfunctions and water supply concerns.

Notably, there have been three separate pest-related complaints in a single month (December 2024) that warranted HPD attention. Access issues have been a recurring theme, as HPD inspectors were unable to complete inspections for several complaints between September 2024 and 2025, including plumbing, electrical, and appliance issues.

The building's maintenance history shows some basic compliance, with rodent inspections passing in December 2022 and September 2017, though there was one failure noted in August 2017. Historical complaints dating back to 2022 indicate ongoing challenges with heating systems, and the property has recently been subject to two complaints regarding potential illegal conversions in 2024-2025, though access was denied on both inspection attempts. The building's age (built in 1925) and persistent maintenance issues, particularly in the systems affecting daily living conditions (heat, water, plumbing), suggest a building requiring significant attention to basic infrastructure systems, though most recent complaints have been addressed through appropriate channels, even if some resolutions required multiple follow-ups.