465 East 144th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The three-story, two-family house at 465 East 144th Street in Mott Haven, built in 1993 and owned by Steve Baker, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly notable during a significant incident in July 2021 when both building-wide and apartment-specific problems were reported, though these were subsequently confirmed as corrected by HPD. The property continues to face maintenance challenges, with the most recent service request in March 2025 reporting unsanitary sewage conditions, which was addressed by HPD but required confirmation of permanent resolution.

The building also has an ongoing rodent control history, with inspections showing passed results in 2023, 2022, 2021 (following initial rat activity in August 2021), 2020, and 2017, though concerningly, there were instances of rat activity noted in 2016 and 2011. Significant violations from 2020 remain open, including issues with inadequate heat supply and mouse infestations in apartment 1FI, which were documented during a January 2020 inspection.

The building's appliance systems have had documented issues, including a gas range problem in July 2021, though this was also resolved according to HPD records. The property has maintained generally regular inspections, with the Department of Buildings conducting a water retention investigation in February 2025 that resulted in no violations being warranted at the time of inspection. While the building has passed most recent rodent inspections, the recurring nature of heat, water, and pest-related complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the property.