520 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10455

520 East 149th Street in the Mott Haven neighborhood is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Nataliya Dyakovskaya. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably heat and hot water system problems reported in January 2025, though inspectors were unable to access the affected units.

Prior to this, there were multiple maintenance complaints in 2024, including plumbing issues (sinks, bathtubs), water leaks, flooring concerns, and unsanitary conditions related to pests, though most of these complaints did not result in violations. An inspection in October 2024 revealed several safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including problems with self-closing doors in various locations (including a fire door in the basement and doors in common areas), and multiple violations related to Apartment 6's bathroom tiles, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, bell buzzer/intercom system, and door hardware.

The building's history shows ongoing concerns with its mechanical systems, particularly in 2018-2019 when violations were documented regarding the boiler and hot water systems, including corroded piping and missing safety features, which resulted in fines totaling $310. In terms of pest control, the property has maintained a consistent record of reporting no bedbug infestations since 2020, and recent rodent inspections in 2023-2024 have shown variable results, with both passed and failed inspections indicating occasional rodent activity. While most recent complaints have been addressed and closed without violations, the pattern of repeat complaints about basic building systems like heat and water, along with the historical issues noted above, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in this 94-year-old building.