374 East 155th Street, Bronx, NY 10455

This 21-unit, 5-story "New Law Tenement" building located at 374 East 155th Street in Melrose has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with particular problems noted in the last 12 months. Most notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation (from May 2024) regarding an obstructed emergency egress in a basement apartment, along with issues of unauthorized occupancy in violation of the Certificate of Occupancy.

The building has a pattern of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about heavy water leaks recorded in 2024-2025, including one classified as an emergency in July 2025. Apartment 2C stands out with several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from December 2024, including problems with electrical outlets, water leaks, plumbing fixtures, and various repair needs involving floors, windows, and plastered surfaces. The building's maintenance history shows a range of infrastructure challenges, with documented issues including plumbing problems (toilet, bathtub/shower), electrical problems (outlets/switches), and various structural concerns (windows, ceilings, floors).

While the property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations since 2020, with zero reported cases in the last five reporting periods, there have been fluctuations in rodent activity, with inspections showing rat activity in 2018, 2020, and most recently in June 2023. Other notable historical issues include a boiler-related complaint in 2022, which was found to have no violations at the time of inspection. The building's owner, Debbian Fletcher-blake, has been responsible for addressing numerous violations that provide tenants with legal grounds for correction through housing court if not resolved within the specified timeframes.