585 East 137th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 17-unit, four-story tenement building at 585 East 137th Street in Mott Haven, built in 1931, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly during 2025. The property has documented multiple water-related issues, with four water leak complaints in April 2025 alone, including two slow leaks and one damp spot. The building is also facing persistent problems with wall and ceiling conditions, as evidenced by multiple paint/plaster violations and repairs needed.

In March 2025, there was a documented mold issue and in December 2024, pest infestations were reported, though HPD inspections have sometimes found conditions not violating housing laws. Historical data shows a recurring pattern of maintenance issues, including an open violation regarding water leaks in Apartment 4D from January 2024 and multiple violations in Apartment 2D from January 2024 involving water leaks, plaster surfaces, and other repairs. The building had a significant bedbug infestation in 2019-2020, but subsequent annual reports indicate no further infestations.

There were facade and safety concerns noted in 2018, including chipped bricks and spaces between bricks at roof level, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty that has been resolved. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with some failures noted between 2017-2023, though the most recent inspection in June 2023 passed. The current ownership, 585 East 137th St LLC, has had to address numerous violations requiring repairs across various apartments, including issues with plumbing fixtures, paint conditions, and building systems.