337 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 5-story, 4-unit tenement building at 337 East 138th Street in Mott Haven, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Yong Kim, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints related to building conditions, including a November inspection revealing open violations in Apartment 3 for a defective building front and leaky bathtub faucet, as well as an unsanitary pigeon condition complaint that the Department of Health could not access for inspection.

Earlier in 2024, there were also HPD complaints regarding mold, plumbing issues, and a malfunctioning intercom system. The building has an active Environmental Control Board violation from April 2023 regarding an obstructed roof exit and fire escape landing, with a penalty of $1,250 imposed. The property has shown some positive developments in the area of pest control, with bedbug reports from 2022 through 2025 indicating zero infestation or re-infestation cases during the reporting periods.

Rodent inspections have generally passed in previous years (2010-2023), though a November 2024 inspection resulted in a failure for "Other Reasons." The building's maintenance history shows periodic heating and hot water issues, most recently in March 2023, and various general maintenance concerns. Two bedbug-related violations were issued in 2021 and 2022, though the building has remained pest-free in subsequent inspections. The property has had some issues with documentation and reporting requirements, including open violations related to the proper posting of inspection certificates in the public hall.