423 East 152nd Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The four-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building at 423 East 152nd Street in the Melrose neighborhood, owned by Mariano Hernandez, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly with heat and water systems. Most recently, in October 2021, there was a heat and hot water complaint that was classified as an emergency, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions.

The building also faced maintenance challenges in July 2021, including reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests and a slow water leak, both of which were investigated but no violations were issued. A December 2019 complaint about heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building was resolved with confirmation from tenants that services had been restored. The property has multiple documented violations and maintenance issues from 2021, including a leaky faucet in apartment 4E and unauthorized storage of tools and paint cans in the 4th-story public hall.

However, there have been no recorded bedbug infestations since at least 2019, with recent bedbug reports from 2023-2024 showing zero infested units. The building's rodent inspections have consistently passed, with records showing successful inspections in 2010, 2011, 2012, and most recently in May 2023. While the building has faced periodic maintenance challenges, recent years have shown improved compliance with regulations, as evidenced by the absence of bedbug infestations and successful rodent inspections.