373 East 154th Street, Bronx, NY 10455

This four-story, 8-unit tenement building at 373 East 154th Street in Melrose, dating back to 1903, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over the past several years under current ownership by 373 East 154 Holdings LLC. Most recently, in April 2023, there were emergency complaints regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues and mold problems, though no violations were issued upon inspection. The building has a concerning history of infrastructure problems, including two power outages in April 2022 (classified as immediate emergencies), heating and hot water issues affecting the entire building in December 2022, and repeated problems with garbage/recycling storage in August 2022 that resulted in violations.

More serious safety concerns emerged in 2021 and 2022, with multiple violations related to egress problems, including blocked/locked exits and improper second means of egress, though some of these violations were subsequently dismissed. The property has been subject to various Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints, particularly affecting the ground-floor apartment (1R) in 2021, which experienced mouse infestation issues and required repairs to multiple fixtures and surfaces. The building's maintenance record shows recurring issues with basic services and safety compliance, including multiple violations related to building code compliance and failure to properly maintain facilities.

Most notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from July 2022 regarding an unregistered boiler, with a penalty of $3,125 still outstanding. Recent rodent inspections in 2023-2024 indicate ongoing pest management efforts, with evidence of rat activity detected in multiple inspections throughout 2023-2024. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, according to official records.