361 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The five-story, 9-unit building at 361 East 138th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Grisel Perez, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, 2024 saw multiple reports of water-related problems, including two incidents of water leaks affecting different areas of the building, as well as multiple complaints about refrigeration problems and plumbing issues concerning bathtubs/showers.

A significant unsanitary condition was reported in late 2023/early 2024, with violations issued for pest infestations (roaches and mice) in apartment 3A, along with violations for inoperable smoke detectors and missing carbon monoxide detectors in that same unit. While these violations were eventually certified as corrected, the building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with various systems, including a heavy flow water leak reported in March 2025. The property's earlier history shows a more concerning pattern, with rat activity reported in 2012 and pest infestations documented in 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with vermin control.

However, more recent pest management appears to be effective, as evidenced by the bedbug reporting showing no infestations from 2020 through 2025. The building has undergone several inspections and investigations by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with most recent inspections showing no new violations as of late 2024, though the heavy flow water leak in March 2025 remains the most recent issue. The building's infrastructure, dating back to 1931, continues to require regular monitoring and maintenance, particularly regarding water systems and pest control.