522 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10455

522 East 149th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Jacob Soleimani. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed during late 2024 and early 2025.

The most recent incident occurred in March 2025 and previous violations were documented in December 2024, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) often unable to gain access to units for inspection. The building also has several active and recently closed Housing Maintenance Code violations, including inadequate heat and hot water supply, maintenance requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a mold condition in apartment 6. Other significant issues include an open violation regarding access to the heating system (class C), various safety and maintenance requirements, and a penalty relating to a rooftop exit door obstruction with a $1,250 balance due from 2024.

The building has passed rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, though there was recorded rat activity in 2018 and 2023. Importantly, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, with the most recent filings showing zero infested units. While the building has some historical issues with egress and illegal conversion complaints, these have been resolved, and the current focus appears to be primarily on heating system maintenance and compliance with safety requirements.