420 East 148th Street, Bronx, NY 10455
The 9-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 420 East 148th Street in Mott Haven, built in 1931 and owned by Jay Gruen, has experienced persistent maintenance and pest control issues in recent years. Most notably, from January 2024 through April 2025, there have been multiple reports of water leaks and pest infestations, with three separate incidents of water leakage (two classified as emergencies) and two complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests in 2025 alone.
The building has also undergone regular rodent control measures, with multiple bait applications throughout 2022-2023 and documented rat activity noted in both 2022 and 2023 inspections. Past violations indicate serious maintenance issues, particularly concerning apartment 3E in 2022, where the unit suffered from multiple violations including rodent infestations (mice and roaches), water leaks, electrical problems, and mold.
The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of inspection difficulties, with several HPD inspections in 2024-2025 unable to gain access to the premises, leading to closed complaints that required re-filing for proper investigation. While the building has maintained a zero-reporting rate for bedbugs in recent years (2022-2024), the persistent issues with water leakage, pest control, and periodic violations suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The most recent complaints in 2025, which were inspected by HPD, resulted in violations being issued, indicating some level of regulatory action required for property owner correction.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 9 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 7012 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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