638 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 29-unit, 5-story building at 638 Morris Park Avenue in Van Nest, built in 1913, has recorded multiple heat and hot water issues over the past three years, with the most recent incidents occurring in January 2025, December 2024, and November 2024. These heating problems have affected either the entire building or specific apartments, though most were resolved following HPD inspections. The building has also experienced various maintenance challenges, including appliance issues (such as problems with refrigerators and ranges), window frame concerns, and a significant water leak incident in December 2022 that resulted in violations.

Recent violations in December 2024 in Apartment 5 included defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified as corrected by December 2024. The Department of Buildings' records show concerns about egress access and boiler maintenance dating back to 2019, though inspections did not warrant violations at the time. An environmental violation related to a surface blowdown valve and piping was noted in August 2019 with a penalty of $310.

The building's management has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbugs, with most recent annual reports (2022-2024) showing no infestations, though there were two isolated incidents in previous years (2018-2020). A rodent inspection in December 2022 resulted in a passing grade, indicating no rodent issues at that time. The building's owner, Alex Yustman, has generally responded to complaints and violations, with most issues being resolved through proper channels, though some inspections faced access challenges.