574 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The five-story, 11-unit tenement building at 574 East 139th Street in Mott Haven, owned by David Tennenbaum, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and hot water problems, with complaints documented in both December 2022 and January 2023, though both instances were subsequently closed with reports of restoration.

The building has faced multiple infrastructure challenges, particularly in early 2023, including plumbing issues (affecting bathtubs/showers and sinks), electrical problems (lighting), and building safety concerns, though Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to access the property for inspection in these instances. More recent rodent control efforts have been extensive, with multiple baiting sessions recorded throughout 2023, and inspections in March 2023 confirmed rodent activity. The building's inspection history reveals multiple code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 4E, which has been documented as having issues with pests (roach infestation), lead-based paint hazards, and problems with safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Apartment 1W was recently cited for hot water issues, while the building as a whole has experienced problems with heating system access and door closures. An environmental control board violation from 2022 noted improper combustion air provision in the boiler room, while two complaints regarding illegal conversion and boiler issues were filed in 2021-2022, though these were either closed due to insufficient information or resolved through an Oath violation. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations over the past several years, according to official reports.