1648 Taylor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 1648 Taylor Avenue in Van Nest, managed by Frank Bruno, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2018, most notably concerning heat, water, and electrical systems. Recent incidents in 2024 included electrical problems with lighting and outlets, while the building has faced multiple heating system complaints, with the entire building experiencing heat/hot water issues in March 2019 and January 2020.

An active Environmental Control Board violation from 2022 remains unresolved, concerning obstructed exit passageways under the fire escape, which presents a public safety hazard and carries a penalty of $6,250. The building has also undergone rodent inspections in 2010, 2012, 2016, and most recently in September 2024, all of which passed. Open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2019-2021 indicate ongoing issues with building maintenance, including the need for annual bedbug reports and various repairs in the ATHESI apartment related to water leaks, peeling paint, and plaster surface defects.

Two complaints regarding potential illegal use of the property were filed in 2024 - one for illegal conversion (closed due to inspector access issues) and another for illegal commercial/manufacturing use (currently still pending access inspection). A significant water leak incident was reported in August 2020, resulting in violations, and multiple electrical-related complaints have been documented, including emergency responses in 2024. While there was a rat sighting complaint in 2018 and a rodent-related issue in 2024, the most recent inspection in September 2024 resulted in a passing grade from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though irregularities in rodent reporting procedures have been observed, as indicated by a complaint dated September 2024.