514 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 6-story, 23-unit tenement building at 514 East 138th Street in Mott Haven, built in 1906 and currently owned by David Tennenbaum, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues. Most notably, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, with at least four emergency complaints in March 2025 alone, though these appear to have been resolved promptly. Between March and July 2025, there have been additional complaints and violations, including issues with cabinets (multiple complaints), plumbing problems (sink/basin issues), mold, and a slow water leak.

The building has ongoing violations from 2024 related to water leaks, window issues, and several maintenance problems in Apartment 6 and Apartment 19, including broken cabinets, defective floor materials, and security concerns with the building entrance. An intercom system and entrance door lock violation from July 2022 regarding security concerns has been resolved, though with a penalty. Environmental concerns have been documented, including rodent activity in recent inspections (most recently in January 2025) and an infestation issue noted in November 2024.

The building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug complaints over the past several years, with no reported infestations or eradication cases from 2019 through 2024. While some improvements have been noted, such as the resolution of multiple heat/hot water complaints and various maintenance issues, the building continues to experience periodic maintenance challenges, particularly in relation to its heating system and building infrastructure. The property has undergone several Department of Buildings inspections in recent years, with most complaints being resolved, though some violations from 2024 remain open, particularly regarding water leaks and maintenance issues. The building's 2025 timeline shows clusters of complaints being filed and resolved, particularly around heat systems and various infrastructure issues.