342 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The property at 342 East 149th Street in Mott Haven is a 4-story, 5-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Eric Derzie. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in November 2023, February 2025, and multiple prior incidents, including in December 2022 and April 2022. The most recent incidents in 2023-2025 also documented electrical problems and water leaks affecting the entire building.

Notably, in June 2023, the Department of Buildings identified several mechanical issues including exposed wiring and defective equipment, resulting in an ECB violation. A single apartment (3W) showed multiple maintenance issues in 2018, including defects in safety devices and various repairs needed, some of which remain open. The building's maintenance history shows regular monitoring for pest issues, with bedbug inspections from 2021 through 2025 showing no reported infestations.

Rodent inspections have generally passed, with the most recent inspection in June 2023 showing compliance. The building has an active record of filing annual bedbug reports, though violations were noted in 2021-2023 for late filings. While many HPD complaints have been closed with various resolutions, the pattern of heat and hot water issues suggests persistent problems with building systems. The property has also experienced periodic maintenance issues requiring attention to water systems, electrical systems, and various building infrastructure components over the years.