1712 Van Buren Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The two-family house at 1712 Van Buren Street in the Van Nest neighborhood, built in 1905 and currently owned by Ruben Felipe, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. The most recent cluster of complaints was documented in March 2024, primarily concerning electric/gas ranges and flooring, with no violations issued following HPD inspections. The building has had recurring problems with appliances, including multiple complaints about electric/gas ranges and a refrigerator in 2022, though all were closed without violations.

Notably, there was a heat and hot water emergency reported in December 2022, which was resolved shortly after tenant notification. The property has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from January 2022 affecting the second-floor apartment, including issues with a radiator shut-off valve handle, bathroom painting requirements, kitchen floor repairs, and various door and electrical fixture problems. There was also a pest infestation issue reported in September 2021 affecting the second-floor apartment.

A bedbug infestation was reported in 2021, affecting both units, with no confirmed eradication. While the most recent rodent inspection in December 2022 passed, previous inspections in 2011 and 2012 had failed. The building's mechanical systems have required attention, as evidenced by various HPD complaints regarding floor conditions and window frames. A Department of Buildings complaint from June 2020 regarding illegal work or permit issues was closed due to inability to gain access for inspection.