1906 Amethyst Street, Bronx, NY 10462

1906 Amethyst Street is a 4-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building located in Van Nest, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Amelia Valenti. The property has experienced persistent access issues for inspections in 2025, with multiple complaints regarding doors and appliances (including a refrigerator and electric range) where inspectors were unable to gain access. These recent complaints were filed between April and June 2025 and remain unresolved due to lack of access for inspection.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, with several open violations as of 2023. Notably, apartment 1R was cited for a roach and mice infestation in September 2023, though these violations are marked as open without certified dates for correction. The property has experienced various infrastructure issues, including water leaks, paint/plaster problems, and multiple door-related violations throughout 2025, with HPD issuing violations that require the owner to make corrections. A significant maintenance history is evident from 2022-2023, including violations related to door locks and concrete repair, though some older violations have been closed.

The building's permit history shows multiple work permits issued between 2018-2020, with some associated environmental control board violations regarding construction documentation and tenant protection plan distribution during 2019 construction work. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2023, there is a pattern of rodent activity noted in past inspections between 2018-2022. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug incidents, with no reported cases in the past five years according to the bedbug reporting system. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though recent inspections have shown some improvements in pest control and compliance with certain housing maintenance codes.