462 East 137th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The five-story, 20-unit tenement building at 462 East 137th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Bianca Casablanca and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with three separate complaints about inadequate heating systems in 2023-2024. Most recently, in December 2024, HPD was unable to access units to verify heating conditions, and there remains one open complaint from November 2024.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including emergency violations for unsafe conditions in 2024 related to the building's entrance security, roof access, and various structural elements, as detailed in nine open violations issued in December 2024. These violations include problems with doors, locks, and a tripping hazard from a cracked marble slab. Additional historical data shows various maintenance issues since 2022, including problems with appliances, walls, and an incident of mold and pest infestation in early 2023, though these were generally addressed by HPD inspections.

The building's boiler system has been a concern, with a violation issued in July 2024 for various deficiencies including corroded piping and missing components, for which a penalty of $310 was imposed. Despite these challenges, the property has maintained a consistent record of complying with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past five years, and has passed rodent inspections conducted in 2022 and 2023, suggesting improved pest management in recent years. The building's owner has also demonstrated compliance with various housing maintenance codes, though recent emergencies related to heat, security, and structural elements highlight ongoing maintenance challenges that continue to require attention.