East 134Th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 22-unit, 7-story residential building at East 134th Street in Port Morris, owned by Joel Rubin and completed in 2021, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning garbage/recycling storage and heating systems. Most recently, in May 2025, there is an open complaint regarding unsanitary garbage conditions, following multiple such complaints in 2023-2024.

There have also been two notable heating system incidents in 2023, including a building-wide heating issue in August that was temporarily resolved but required further emergency response. In terms of building safety and maintenance compliance, an August 2023 inspection revealed several violations including improper posting of required notices and missing safety information in common areas, though these were subsequently certified as corrected by the end of that month.

The building's construction phase (2021) was marked by several Department of Buildings complaints and violations, primarily related to construction safety and site maintenance, including issues with drainage, pedestrian protection, and various safety measures, though these were generally resolved promptly. Since completion, the building has undergone regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed since 2021, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent three reporting periods from 2022-2024. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly regarding garbage management and heating systems, most violations and complaints have been addressed through proper channels and inspections, with the most recent issues primarily concerning garbage storage as of mid-2025.