526 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 29-unit, 6-story tenement building at 526 East 138th Street in Mott Haven, built in 1906 and currently owned by David Tennenbaum, has experienced various maintenance and safety concerns in recent years. Most notably, between May and July 2025, there were multiple HPD complaints and violations issued, including issues with mold, pests, wall conditions, lighting, plumbing in bathrooms, and floor maintenance. These recent violations, while concerning, are being addressed under the normal correction process outlined by HPD.

The building has a documented history of plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance issues, with specific violations in apartments 5, 15, and 19 as of December 2024, including problems with bathroom fixtures, electrical systems, and water leaks. The Department of Buildings records show several inspections for possible illegal conversions between 2019-2022, though most did not result in confirmed violations. Environmental control records indicate the building has faced challenges with rodent activity, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple baiting operations conducted.

However, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the last eight filing periods from 2018 through 2024. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention from HPD and other agencies, with violations typically being addressed through the required correction processes. Recent inspections have focused on identifying and addressing various safety and maintenance concerns, including an open Class C violation related to water leakage in apartment 19 and multiple violations in apartment 15 related to flooring, fixtures, and finishes. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing zero infestations or eradication efforts needed over multiple reporting periods.