342 East 141st Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The two-family house at 342 East 141st Street in Mott Haven, owned by Scott Kalb, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past years, particularly during a concentrated period in late 2021. In November 2021, multiple complaints were filed and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in several violations. These included issues with plumbing (specifically basin/sink problems), water leaks, paint and plaster damage (including walls and ceilings), and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests.

Flooring concerns were also documented during this inspection period. The building's maintenance history shows some recurring pest control challenges, as indicated by multiple rodent inspections between 2017 and 2023, with rat activity recorded in initial inspections followed by compliance passes, most recently in July 2023. The property, constructed in 1884, has faced structural and habitability challenges, including a notable 2018 violation related to unauthorized occupancy, where it was reported that an illegal Class "A" apartment with full bathroom and kitchen was created in the basement, improperly increasing building occupancy.

This violation was later resolved with no penalties imposed. The building's maintenance issues appear to have been addressed, as most violations from the 2021 inspections were certified as corrected by December 2021, including repairs to faucets, floors, tiles, and the abatement of mold and pest conditions. Recent rodent inspections in 2023 suggest improved pest management, though the pattern of rat activity in previous years indicates this has been an ongoing challenge for the building.