415 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The five-story Old Law tenement building at 415 East 151st Street in Melrose, owned by Madelyn Lugo, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, as of July 2025, there appears to be an ongoing rodent problem, with multiple inspections in 2025 (most recently in July) indicating rat activity and bait applications.

The building has also faced various safety concerns, including multiple smoke detector-related violations in 2022 (two emergency complaints), and recent window safety issues with missing or broken window guards reported in September 2023. Structural and maintenance problems have been persistent, with three Class C violations identified in late 2023 regarding defective self-closing doors at critical access points (boiler room, electrical room, and roof bulkhead) and two open violations from December 2023 related to door hardware that remain unresolved. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues.

In December 2020, multiple violations were issued regarding doors, ceilings, and stairs. While some complaints have been promptly addressed, such as the pest issue in August 2022, others have resulted in violations that affect resident safety and access. However, it's important to note that the building has maintained a bedbug-free status since mid-2020, with all recent reporting periods showing zero infested units.