651 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

651 East 138th Street is a 5-story, 17-unit residential building in the Mott Haven neighborhood owned by Manuel Garcia and constructed in 1915 as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. In late 2021, there was a notable cluster of complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, along with issues related to ceiling plaster/paint, door conditions, and pest infestations.

Specific violations were documented in December 2021 for Apartment 3, including problems with ceiling plaster/paint, kitchen and bathroom conditions, and rodent infestations. More recently, two active Department of Buildings violations were issued in June 2023 for failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2020 and 2021. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of challenges and improvements. The property underwent pest control interventions in 2023, with rodent inspections resulting in passing grades, suggesting an improvement in vermin control.

Bedbug reporting has shown no infestations in the most recent filings (2023-2024), though there was a significant reduction in eradicated units in 2022-2023 compared to the previous period. Historical data from 2011-2013 indicates periods of rodent activity, though subsequent inspections have passed. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water availability, particularly in late 2021, and various maintenance code violations have been documented over the years, though many have been addressed and closed. The most recent code violation inspections in March 2023 and 2022 identified issues requiring attention, including the need for annual bedbug report filings.