347 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

347 East 138th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Romel Gutierrez. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with emergency complaints filed for lack of service in both 2018 and most recently in April 2025, though these problems were resolved shortly after tenant complaints.

In 2024, multiple non-emergency issues were reported, including water leaks, mold, and violations related to window frames and wall surfaces that required attention. The building currently has several active violations related to high-pressure system inspections, with missed filings documented for 2018-2023 periods, as well as an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2021 concerning several maintenance issues including exposed wiring and improper installations in the boiler room, which carries a penalty of $3,125. Recent inspections have revealed open violations in apartment 3E as of March 2024, including issues with missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as defective plaster and paint conditions in the kitchen.

The building's rodent inspection history shows a generally positive trend, with the most recent inspection in May 2023 passing, though there was one failed inspection in 2019. Historical complaints from 2018-2019 indicate various maintenance issues, including problems with electrical outlets, appliance functionality, and interior surfaces requiring repairs. The property has demonstrated some compliance with addressing complaints, as seen in the closure of various 311 service requests through HPD, but the persistence of multiple open violations and missed inspection requirements suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.