532 East 142nd Street, Bronx, NY 10454

532 East 142nd Street, a four-story, 14-unit Class A building constructed in 2015 and owned by Simon Moskowitz, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns being pest infestations and water-related problems. In July 2024, violations were issued for an unsanitary condition involving mice in apartment 1C, and between June and July 2024, multiple pest complaints were filed, including an emergency plumbing issue with a bathtub/shower.

The building has shown particular vulnerability to water-related issues, with documented complaints about heavy water flow and damp spots, as well as violations related to paint/plaster problems in both walls and ceilings. Several critical systems have also experienced problems, including a broken window guard in November 2023 that was reportedly corrected within days, and an intercom system issue.

The property underwent rodent inspections between 2017 and 2024, with mixed results: while it passed inspections in 2019 and May 2023, it failed both September and November 2024 inspections "for Other Reasons." A significant notable violation from 2018 regarding improper insulation placement resulted in a $5,000 penalty that appears unresolved based on the available data. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2019 showing zero infested units. Ten housing maintenance code violations were issued in June 2024, including one Class A violation requiring proper signage for building registration number and superintendent contact information, though all violations were subsequently certified as closed in July and August 2024.