439 East 135th Street, Bronx, NY 10454
439 East 135th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building located in the Mott Haven neighborhood, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Simon Moskowitz. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with 2025 showing significant ongoing concerns. As of July 2025, there are multiple open emergency housing maintenance code complaints regarding plumbing issues (water supply and toilet problems), and flooring concerns.
The building has faced persistent rodent problems, with the most recent inspections in 2025 confirming rat activity, following several similar findings in 2023. Additionally, there is an unresolved open water leak complaint from March 2025, and recent complaints from May 2025 regarding paint/plaster issues (walls and ceilings), window problems, and pest issues, though some of these complaints were not inspected successfully by HPD. The building underwent a series of violations in late 2024 specifically related to Apartment 4W, including issues with heat/hot water, pest infestation, and various maintenance problems that were subsequently certified as corrected in early 2025.
Previous violations from 2021-2024 included building facade maintenance issues, with missing cement stucco being noted at different times, and violations regarding building safety features such as self-closing doors and stair materials. The property has maintained a pest-free record in terms of bedbug reporting for several years (2020-2024), but the rodent control inspections indicate an ongoing challenge with vermin. While some complaints have been resolved and violations corrected, the frequency of recent complaints and ongoing open issues suggests continued maintenance and safety challenges within the building.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 10905 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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