386 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

This five-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building located at 386 East 139th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Sol Piller, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2024-2025, there were multiple housing code violations issued in April 2025 related to flooring, wall conditions (including paint/plaster issues), electrical outlets, and mold, with HPD inspections confirming these violations.

Additionally, there are serious structural concerns documented in 2024, including a vertical crack near exterior wires on the left facade corner and bulging between the 2nd and 4th floors, for which an active Environmental Control Board violation was issued with a penalty of $3,125. The building has a history of mechanical system problems, particularly with the boiler, as evidenced by multiple violations and ECB citations between 2018 and 2022, though these were generally resolved. Recent inspections have not reported any bedbug infestations since 2020, which is a positive sign, though there have been persistent rodent issues noted in 2022-2024, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and the application of bait in response to infestations.

The property has experienced various maintenance challenges as evidenced by numerous 311 complaints and HPD violations, including issues with building security (broken/missing window guards), unsanitary conditions, and problems with doors. While many of these violations have been marked as closed, the pattern of repeated issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent building-related complaints from 2025 indicate continuing concerns with basic building maintenance and safety, though some complaints were found not to violate housing laws during inspection.