250 East 144th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

250 East 144th Street, a 201-unit residential building constructed in 2014 and currently owned by Jay Newhouse, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2025. Current open complaints include electrical wiring issues, multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests, flooring problems, and elevator concerns. The building has suffered from intermittent heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in May 2025, though these were subsequently resolved.

Notable safety concerns include a recent drinking water-related complaint from June 2025, which was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with no violations or health hazards noted. The property has a documented history of elevator maintenance problems, with multiple complaints about elevator devices recorded throughout 2023-2024, some resulting in Oath Violations and penalties. Building inspections in late 2024 identified various maintenance issues in apartment 4J, including mold, defective plaster surfaces, bathroom repairs, and cabinet problems, though these violations were certified as corrected in early 2025.

The building has experienced recurring pest issues, with multiple pest-related complaints in 2025 and previous infestations documented in 2019-2020. Recent rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with some failing for unspecified reasons in 2022-2024. While the building has demonstrated improvement in some areas, as evidenced by the lack of bedbug reports in recent filings (showing 0 infested units), the persistent nature of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.