448 East 136th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 3-story, 3-unit building at 448 East 136th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Yehuda Cohen, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 2006. Most notably, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in November 2021, with some classified as emergencies, though inspections confirmed that these issues were resolved. During the same period, there were issues with refrigerator appliances requiring HPD intervention.

The building has also faced ongoing challenges with rodent control, with the most recent inspections showing variable results, including a failed inspection for "Other Reasons" in February 2022 and confirmed rat activity in December 2021. While there were individual rat sightings reported in 2021 and 2022, the most recent rodent inspection in May 2023 passed. The property currently has two open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from March and April 2024, which have remained unresolved as of the latest data.

Previous violations from 2021 were addressed, including several safety notice requirements regarding gas leaks, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as the need to maintain proper building registration signage. The building's bedbug reporting history shows consistent records from 2019 through 2022, with no reported infestations during these periods. It's worth noting that while the building has had various maintenance issues requiring attention, recent inspections have shown improvement in rodent control compliance, with the most recent inspections generally passing, though with notable exceptions during 2021-2022.