592 Van Nest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The three-story, four-unit building at 592 Van Nest Avenue in the Van Nest neighborhood, owned by Gustavo Ballista, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in early 2019, there were multiple complaints filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding unsanitary conditions including mold, pests, and a water leak, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection and ultimately closed these complaints. A rodent-related complaint was logged in June 2023, which was subsequently addressed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), though it appears to have been administratively closed.

A concerning incident in July 2019 involved a complaint about illegal or defective gas hook-up/piping, but after inspection, no violations were found. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2019, with no reported infestations, and passed a rodent inspection in December 2022. The building's overall health and safety record shows a pattern of occasional maintenance issues, particularly in 2019, but with no recent recurring pest problems or major health concerns.

The most recent service request regarding rodents was handled by DOHMH, and the building has passed all recent rodent inspections. The absence of bedbug reports since 2019 suggests effective pest management practices have been employed. While the building's age (dating back to 1800) is notable, it's important to consider that the majority of recorded complaints have been resolved, even if inspection access was a limitation in some cases.