313 East 140th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The three-story, six-unit property at 313 East 140th Street in Mott Haven, built in 1874 and currently owned by Ann Monroe, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, between April and June 2024, the building underwent multiple heat and hot water-related complaints affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though HPD verified corrections in most cases. There were also concerning safety issues, including multiple cooking gas complaints, a fire escape violation, and ventilation system problems.

The building continues to face challenges in 2025, with recent complaints regarding plumbing issues (November 2024) and a pending Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection. In addition to these ongoing concerns, several serious violations have been documented. A 2024 inspection revealed the building was illegally converted to seven apartments instead of the permitted six, leading to a $6,250 penalty.

There are active violations for unauthorized construction work, including the installation of full-height partition walls and additional bathroom facilities, with a $12,500 penalty imposed. Structural concerns have been raised, including the building's apparent leaning condition, though some violations related to maintenance issues have been resolved. The property has a history of pest-related problems, with rodent inspections showing rat activity in 2024 and previous failed inspections indicating ongoing pest management challenges. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's overall maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic habitability systems such as heat, hot water, and plumbing, as well as periodic issues with building safety systems like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.