424 East 148th Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The 4-story, 9-unit tenement building at 424 East 148th Street, owned by Jay Gruen and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with pests and rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing rat activity, requiring bait application and resulting in failed inspections in July 2025, April 2024, and other periods.

The building has also faced various infrastructure challenges, including a heavy water leak reported in April 2025, flooring issues (May 2025), and multiple appliance complaints regarding electric/gas ranges and refrigerators. Apartment 1E has several open and closed violations as of 2024-2025, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, water leaks, and wall/ceiling conditions. More recent developments include a building shake/vibration complaint in March 2025 that resulted in a violation being served.

The property has shown periodic issues with heat and hot water systems, though some complaints have been resolved quickly. While there have been multiple inspections indicating rodent activity, bedbug reports from 2019-2024 show no recorded infestations. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with violations being documented and, in many cases, addressed through repairs or other means, though some complaints have required tenants to pursue further action through HPD channels.