429 East 157th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

This five-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building at 429 East 157th Street in the Melrose neighborhood was constructed in 1905 and is currently managed by 429 EAST 157TH STREET HUSG/DEVELOPMENT C ORP. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly in early 2025 when multiple emergency complaints were recorded between January and February, though inspections confirmed restoration of services in each case. There have also been two recent electrical incidents, including a power outage in May 2025 that HPD attempted to inspect but was unable to complete.

The building has several open violations from a 2024 inspection, including issues with plaster surfaces, fire escape access, and interior water damage, particularly in apartments 1D and 4B. There are multiple active ECB violations from 2018 related to exterior wall maintenance and failure to comply with previous orders, with associated penalties still on record. The building's electrical systems have required attention, with wiring issues reported in May 2024 leading to violations, though other inspections in 2024 didn't result in any violations being issued.

Recent records show consistent bedbug monitoring with no reported infestations over the past five years, and the building passed its most recent rodent inspection in March 2023, though there was documented rat activity in previous years (2021-2012). The property has undergone various systems inspections, including for heat/hot water and electrical systems, with some improvements noted between 2023 and 2024. While the building has maintained compliance with some housing maintenance code requirements, the persistence of certain violations, particularly related to heat/hot water systems and electrical infrastructure, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention. The building's management has been responsive to most complaints, with many issues being resolved promptly through repairs or system restorations, though some open violations from 2024 remain unresolved as of October 2023.