304 East 150th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The three-story, three-unit building at 304 East 150th Street in Melrose, owned by Sixto Moreno, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations as of April 2024, including an active penalty for failing to file an annual bedbug report, rodent infestation issues in Apartment 1, and various safety concerns such as defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building has a documented history of pest problems, with three separate pest-related complaints in 2023 alone, and recent inspections confirming rat activity. Additional maintenance issues persist, including water leaks affecting multiple rooms in Apartment 1, broken plaster and paint surfaces, and problems with doors and windows, though these were not inspected when initially reported in early 2023.

More serious concerns emerged in mid-2023, including two active Environmental Control Board violations with penalties totaling $12,500 related to an obstructed exit passageway (with a chained gate at the front) and an unpermitted wood extension structure in the rear yard. While the building underwent rodent inspections in 2023, showing compliance in August following initial rat activity in June, the overall condition of the property suggests persistent maintenance challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and classification as an Old Law Tenement contribute to its complex regulatory requirements, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring attention to basic safety systems like smoke detection and carbon monoxide monitoring.