390 East 153rd Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The 6-story, 54-unit building at 390 East 153rd Street in Melrose, built in 1938 and currently owned by Matthew Schmelzer, has experienced several notable maintenance issues and violations over recent years. Most concerning is the ongoing issue with the building's water system, with a slow leak reported in April 2025 resulting in violations, and multiple appliance-related problems including refrigerator issues in April 2025. The building has faced heat and hot water problems, with complaints in January and February 2025, though these were reportedly resolved during inspections.

Additional maintenance concerns were documented in late 2024, including electrical issues, plumbing problems, and multiple violations regarding self-closing doors in the compactor room across various floors. In terms of structural and safety matters, the building has been cited for multiple facade-related violations, including spalling concrete window sills on the north elevation noted in May 2024, with associated penalties. The property has also faced issues with fire escape obstructions and was the subject of a 2024 lead dust complaint in common areas that remains in progress as of July 2025. Earlier complaints show a pattern of elevator service issues, with multiple reports between 2019-2025, though inspections did not always find violations.

The building has maintained its compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in the most recent filings from 2023-2024, and passed rodent inspections in 2023. The property's violation history shows various resolved issues, including interior maintenance problems such as plaster and paint defects in specific apartments, and a temporary infestation issue in Apartment 1E in September 2024. The building's major systems have also been monitored through Department of Buildings inspections and environmental control board violations, with some historical issues related to boiler operation in 2020 and electrical wiring concerns in 2020, though recent inspections have shown no significant code violations for these systems. While most recent violations have been addressed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with timely response to repair needs, particularly regarding water systems and elevator service continuity.