1683 Unionport Road, Bronx, NY 10462

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 1683 Unionport Road in the Van Nest neighborhood, owned by Joseph Quintessenza, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly in the areas of building systems and maintenance. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building in late 2023 and early 2024, along with recurring power outages. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage, pest infestations (with documented roach issues in Apartment 1), and problems with building safety systems like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The property has an active violation from 2023 related to the failure to file required low-pressure boiler inspections for 2019 and 2020, and there are several open violations from late 2023 regarding heating systems and garbage storage. While recent rodent inspections show some improvement, with a passing result in February 2024, there have been multiple instances of rat activity documented between 2018 and 2023. The building's history also shows periods of maintenance violations related to doors, windows, and various infrastructure issues, including an incident involving exposed electrical wiring in 2022.

The bedbug infestation reports indicate significant previous activity, particularly in 2020-2021, though recent filings from 2023-2025 show no current infestations. The property has undergone various inspections and has received both emergency and non-emergency violations, with several issues being promptly addressed. A concerning pattern of heat, hot water, and electrical problems is evident, particularly in late 2023, when multiple complaints were filed and subsequently addressed, though some violations remain open as of the latest records. The building's age (built in 1906) and its classification as a New Law Tenement suggest it is subject to specific housing regulations, and records indicate efforts to address various maintenance issues, though some problems persist.