1607 Taylor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The three-story, three-unit building at 1607 Taylor Avenue in the Van Nest neighborhood, owned by Antonio Mendez, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem in 2025, with multiple complaints and inspections showing "Rat Activity" from February through July 2025, including violations found during Department of Health inspections.

The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including heat and hot water issues in February 2025 affecting the entire building, and various electrical problems throughout 2024 including lighting deficiencies. A significant concern was identified in late 2023 regarding lead paint hazards in Apartment 3, with multiple violations recorded requiring remediation of peeling or deteriorated lead paint on various walls and surfaces. The building's maintenance record shows several emergency and non-emergency complaints throughout 2024, including issues with doors, window guards, garbage storage, and plumbing fixtures.

In January 2024, there were violations related to an unpermitted boiler installation that resulted in an active Environmental Control Board violation with a $3,125 penalty. While there have been some inspections that passed in 2025, such as for window guards and various maintenance issues, the recurring nature of the rodent problem and ongoing maintenance violations suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The most recent bedbug report from 2022 showed no infestations during the reporting period from November 2020 to October 2021, and the building's lead paint violations appear to have been classified as "closed" as of 2023, though the current status of remediation work is not specified in the available data.