476 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The four-story, four-unit Old Law Tenement building at 476 East 138th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Alejandro Rodriguez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in December 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding heat and hot water problems, electrical wiring concerns, and window frame issues, although no violations were issued from these inspections.

A notable violation was recorded in December 2024 concerning excessive hot water temperatures in Apartment 3, with readings of 132 degrees reported. The building has a concerning history of bedbug reporting violations, with open class A violations recorded in 2022-2024 for failure to file annual bedbug reports as required under Housing Maintenance Code regulations.

The property's infrastructure has shown persistent maintenance challenges, particularly with heating and electrical systems, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests in December 2024 regarding heat/hot water issues, electrical wiring, and outlet problems. While recent rodent inspections in 2022 and 2023 have passed without major concerns, the building has a documented history of rodent activity between 2011 and 2019, with several instances requiring bait applications. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and record-keeping compliance, though many recent complaints were resolved without formal violations being issued.