507 East 140th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

507 East 140th Street is a 6-story, 31-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Totaram Samaroo. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with three emergency complaints between January and February 2025, including an entire building outage reported in January 2025. There have been multiple health and maintenance concerns this year, including indoor air quality issues involving human feces (March 2025), ceiling problems (May 2025), and water supply issues (May 2025).

In 2024, significant violations were documented regarding building condition, including mold, pest infestations, floor and wall maintenance issues, and general unsanitary conditions - many of which received violations during inspections conducted in May 2024. The building's HVAC and plumbing systems have required repeated emergency interventions, as evidenced by numerous 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints throughout 2024-2025. The fifth-floor apartment (5D) has been the subject of multiple specific violations, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), interior maintenance issues (including problems with floor tiles, window sashes, locks, and general deterioration), although many of these were certified as corrected by June 2024.

The building's history shows regular passing results for rodent inspections from 2010 to 2023, and there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent annual filings showing zero affected units from 2021 to 2025. Two complaints regarding work without permits were filed in 2021, with one resulting in an Oath Violation. The building's maintenance record indicates ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly regarding the heating system, water supply, and building envelope maintenance, while demonstrating relatively good performance in pest control and periodic inspections.