637 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 6-story, 50-unit residential building at 637 East 138th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Christopher Crandon, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months (April-May 2025), with multiple complaints and violations affecting resident comfort and safety. Notably, there have been recurring concerns regarding heating and hot water systems, including three separate complaints about water supply issues and two emergencies related to heat/hot water affecting the entire building.

There are also ongoing problems with flooring in apartment 4D, where the Housing Maintenance Code inspections have documented defective hardwood floors in multiple rooms, along with issues with doors and surfaces requiring repair. Additionally, HPD inspections in May 2025 resulted in violations being issued for both flooring and pest-related conditions, with previous inspections showing similar issues. The building has active Department of Buildings violations from 2021 regarding energy efficiency score display requirements, and while there have been rodent activity issues documented throughout 2024-2025, recent inspections have shown compliance with rodent control measures being applied.

Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a fairly consistent record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past three years (2021-2024), and previous instances were promptly addressed with all units reported as cleared. The property has also shown some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by many complaints being resolved through inspections or repairs, though there are several open violations requiring attention, particularly in apartments 2C and 4D according to the December 2024 inspection results. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems and infrastructure, particularly relating to plumbing, heating, and pest management, though recent improvements in rodent control and bedbug management indicate some progress in building maintenance.