1613 Van Buren Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The two-family house at 1613 Van Buren Street in Van Nest, owned by Amy Yensi, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2020. The most pressing concerns emerged in late 2021, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding paint/plaster problems, water leaks, and heating issues.

These resulted in Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting the bathroom and ceiling areas in the first-floor apartment, with specific violations for defective plastered surfaces, paint requirements, and water leak repairs. A concerning pattern of complaints continued through 2020-2021, including issues with plumbing (bathtub/shower), appliance (electric/gas range), and an unsanitary condition involving pests and mold. Of particular note is an illegal conversion situation that came to light in 2021-2022, with violations recorded for unauthorized occupancy modifications in the attic/3rd story area, including the presence of an illegal apartment with hazardous conditions such as a full bathroom and kitchen without proper safety features.

Multiple inspections attempted to address these violations, though access was denied on several occasions. While the Department of Buildings records show some violations were eventually dismissed or resolved, there remain open violations from both Housing Maintenance Code and Department of Buildings inspections as of the most recent data. The building did successfully pass a rodent inspection in December 2022, suggesting some improvement in building maintenance, though the persistent nature of these violations indicates ongoing property management challenges.