422 East 148th Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The 4-story, 9-unit tenement building at 422 East 148th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Jay Gruen, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues between 2023 and 2025, with several emergency complaints recorded through HPD. Most recently, in April 2025, there were two heat/hot water complaints for the entire building, one of which was resolved through tenant verification of corrections, while another from April 5, 2025, could not be inspected. The building has also faced plumbing issues, including a water supply problem in May 2025, which was inspected but found not to violate housing laws.

Significant maintenance issues have been documented, particularly in Apartment 4W, where multiple violations were recorded in 2023-2024 related to water leaks, mold, and problems with plastered surfaces and paint. These were mostly addressed by early 2024, with certified corrections including roof repairs and restoration of plastered surfaces. The building's common areas have been maintained with regular rodent inspections, showing compliance most recently in September 2023, though there was one initial rat activity report in May 2023.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years according to the required annual filings from 2019 through 2024. While the building has experienced several maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating and water systems, the majority of recorded violations and complaints have been addressed, with many being resolved through tenant verification or repairs. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections and maintained a zero-infestation status for bedbugs, suggesting active management of these particular health concerns.