357 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

Located in Mott Haven, 357 East 138th Street is a 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Lewis Rosenthal and containing 10 residential units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025, with multiple unanswered complaints regarding plumbing (basin/sink), cabinetry, unsanitary mold conditions, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and heating/hot water problems. HPD inspections were notably unable to be completed for several of these complaints.

The building's 5th floor (5W) unit has documented violations from mid-2024 related to window frame repairs, self-closing door issues, and visible mold conditions, though these violations were ultimately certified as closed. Additional concerns include a complaint from October 2023 about window A/C units missing support brackets, which was resolved, and multiple active violations dating back to June 2023 regarding the failure to file various external low pressure inspections between 2018-2021. The building's maintenance history shows various infrastructure issues, including plumbing problems (bathtub/shower and basin/sink), water leaks, and door/window maintenance needs.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019 and consistent passing results in rodent inspections, the frequency and nature of the recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, during 2025 alone, there were multiple emergency complaints filed, including issues with heating/hot water systems and mold. The property has also undergone periodic work as evidenced by several DOB permits issued between 2018-2019, indicating active maintenance and repair efforts, though some violations remain pending resolution as of October 2023.