408 East 144th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The two-story, Class B converted building at 408 East 144th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Aurelia Hernandez, has a notable history of water-related issues and maintenance concerns. In 2022 alone, there were multiple reports of water leaks, including heavy flow incidents in April, May, and July, with violations issued for unsanitary conditions (mold) in July that affected both the bathroom and living spaces. Additional violations from July 2022 involved problems with ceiling plaster and paint that require attention.

The building, constructed in 1910 and containing 1 unit, appears to have ongoing structural and maintenance challenges, as evidenced by open violations as of 2024 related to bedbug reporting requirements and previous mold conditions. More recently, between 2023 and 2024, there have been several concerning incidents involving unauthorized work and safety violations, including multiple complaints about work being done without proper permits, and at least one instance of work continuing during a stop work order violation. The Department of Buildings issued an active penalty of $25,000 in November 2023 related to unlawful continuation of work while under a stop work order.

Additionally, there are recent violations regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2022 and 2023. While rodent inspections have generally passed in recent years (most recently in 2023), there were two failures recorded in 2014 and 2015. The building's maintenance record suggests persistent issues with water management and periodic problems with unauthorized construction activities, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring of these concerns.