533 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 20-unit building at 533 East 139th Street in Mott Haven, owned by David Tennenbaum, is a 5-story New Law Tenement constructed in 1915. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months, particularly between February and May 2025, with multiple violations issued by HPD including problems with doors/windows, ceiling paint, electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures, and flooring. A significant pattern of water-related issues is evident, with multiple water leak complaints and violations in 2024-2025, including an emergency heavy flow water leak complaint filed in December 2024.

Apartment 2A has multiple open violations as of December 2024, including issues with bathroom fixtures, floor tiles, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and self-closing door mechanisms. The building has experienced ongoing pest control challenges, with multiple rodent inspections between 2022 and 2024 showing consistent rat activity, though no bedbug infestations have been reported since at least 2019. Recent 311 service requests in May 2025 resulted in inspections and violations for various maintenance issues including doors, ceilings, electrical, and plumbing problems.

The property has a history of housing maintenance code violations, with several open violations as of 2025 related to repairs needed in Apartment 2A. Despite these persistent issues, most recent complaints have been closed after HPD inspections, though many violations remain outstanding with the owner required to correct the conditions. The building's permit history shows one work permit issued in December 2020, though specific details of the work performed under this permit are not provided in the available data.