371 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

This three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building at 371 East 159th Street in Melrose, owned by Yonatan Bahumi, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2021, there were serious structural concerns involving the building's foundation, with multiple complaints regarding building stability, including noticeable shaking/vibration and unbraced cellar wall issues. These concerns were documented through multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations, which were ultimately dismissed as repairs were completed under proper permits.

In 2024, an A-class violation was noted regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been resolved. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, particularly in late 2020 when both building-wide and apartment-specific problems were reported, some of which were classified as emergencies. Multiple complaints about the electric/gas range appliances were recorded throughout 2020, with one instance resulting in violations.

Safety concerns have also been logged, including smoke detector issues in December 2020. A pest issue was documented in June 2020. While most recent bedbug reports from 2021-2025 show no infestations or required eradications, the building had a brief period of rodent activity in August 2022 before passing subsequent inspections. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems, though many recent complaints have been resolved through inspections with no violations being issued.