437 East 135th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 5-story, 10-unit tenement building at 437 East 135th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Delphy Marrero, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues throughout 2024-2025. Most notably, as of October 2024, Apartment 2B has multiple open violations including water leaks, defective floors, pest infestations (both mice and roaches), inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and issues with the intercom system. The building has received numerous safety-related 311 complaints, particularly concerning smoke detectors and sprinklers, with violations issued that require correction.

Structural concerns have emerged, with Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 documenting a window header crack, facade issues, and masonry problems, though these were classified as "Active" with penalties imposed. Recent complaint patterns show recurrent issues with plumbing (notably concerning the bathroom facilities), water leaks, and safety systems. The building has also experienced periodic rodent activity, with inspections from 2022-2023 showing consistent presence of rats, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in recent years.

Multiple complaints regarding building vibrations and shaking were recorded in 2024, suggesting possible structural concerns. The property has undergone several inspections and received violations for various maintenance issues, with particular attention needed to address safety system deficiencies including smoke detectors and sprinkler systems that have repeatedly generated emergency complaints. While the building has been compliant with bedbug reporting requirements, the frequency and variety of maintenance violations, particularly those affecting safety systems and basic housing infrastructure, indicate ongoing challenges in building maintenance and resident safety.