1622 Van Buren Street, Bronx, NY 10460

1622 Van Buren Street is a 3-unit, 2-story building in the Van Nest neighborhood, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Albert Gjonbalaj. The property has experienced several significant issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns centered around an illegal basement apartment. Open violations from 2019 remain active, related to the unauthorized creation of a Class A apartment in the cellar with a full bathroom and kitchen, including illegal plumbing and electrical installations, which has led to both Class A and Class B violations including unsafe living conditions and unauthorized alterations.

These violations include concerns about interior rooms being used for living purposes, improper window installations, and unsealed plumbing connections. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly in late 2018 when multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks (heavy flow), mold/unsanitary conditions, and wall issues - though these complaints were closed without violations being issued. More recent complaints from 2025 include non-emergency issues with a refrigerator, wall paint/plaster, and an emergency complaint regarding a window frame.

The property has maintained proper bedbug reporting compliance for the past three years, showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent inspection in 2023 passing, though there were previous failures noted in 2015 and 2014. The building has had some infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of new electrical meters, though this work was performed without proper permits according to a 2019 violation. A bedbug report filed in 2025 for the period 2023-2024 shows no infestations, maintaining the previous two years' clean record.