444 East 136th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 444 East 136th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Ofonime Anusionwu, has exhibited persistent pest management issues over recent years. Most notably, between June 2023 and July 2025, there have been multiple reports and inspections regarding pest infestations, including the most recent HPD complaint in June 2023 for unsanitary conditions related to pests, which could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has undergone several rodent control efforts, with bait application documented multiple times from May 2023 through October 2023, though inspection results generally indicate ongoing rat activity, with the most recent compliance inspection in July 2023 showing continued rodent presence. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (resolved by May 2023), door problems (inspected and closed in June 2023), and heating system complaints (multiple reports in 2021-2022, some closed without inspection access).

An important safety issue was identified in August 2022 when violations were noted regarding carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in Unit 2, though these were subsequently addressed by September 2022. The building's management has been required to file annual bedbug reports, with the most recent submission in January 2025 showing no current infestations. While some maintenance issues have been resolved through inspections and repairs, the persistent nature of pest control problems and multiple complaints over the years suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest management.