418 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

418 East 139th Street is a 2-family residential building located in the Mott Haven neighborhood, owned by Josh Pfeifer and constructed in 2001. The property has experienced recurring sanitation and maintenance issues throughout its history, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2022 and 2023. Notable concerns include a rat sighting in April 2022 that prompted a DOHMH inspection attempt (which was unsuccessful due to access issues), and a verified unsanitary condition related to garbage/recycling storage that was promptly corrected.

Multiple violations were recorded in 2014 regarding unauthorized uses of the cellar space, including illegal cooking facilities and improper occupancy, though these were certified as corrected by December 2021. The building faced significant maintenance challenges in 2009, particularly in apartment 2, where various issues were documented including vermin infestations (mice and roaches), defective doors, window problems, and plumbing fixture issues, all of which were eventually addressed and certified as corrected. The property's recent history shows improved rodent control, with all initial rodent inspections between 2010 and 2023 resulting in passing grades, including the most recent inspection in May 2023.

However, there was a concerning electrical wiring complaint filed in May 2023 for defective/exposed wiring, though the inspector was unable to gain access during the inspection attempts. The building has maintained regular compliance with rodent inspections in recent years, and the most recent housing maintenance code violations from 2014 were officially resolved. While the property has experienced various maintenance and sanitation challenges in the past, recent records suggest improved conditions, particularly regarding rodent management, though some concerns about access for inspections and electrical wiring remain noteworthy.