575 East 140th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 7-story, 127-unit building at 575 East 140th Street in Mott Haven, owned by Sam Klein and completed in 1985, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years that significantly impact resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with multiple complaints in early 2025 alone, including violations issued in February and January 2025; the building has also experienced several water-related issues, including a heavy flow water leak in April 2025 and ongoing emergency sewage problems as of June 2025. The building has documented pest issues, with bedbug reports in the last two years showing at least two affected units, and rodent activity recorded in multiple inspections between 2022 and 2023.

Multiple violations for mold, including an active violation from November 2024 in Apartment 6I and a December 2024 violation in Apartment 2Y, indicate ongoing sanitation challenges. The building's management has also repeatedly failed to meet energy efficiency reporting requirements, with multiple active violations as of 2024 for failing to file necessary benchmarking reports and maintaining proper energy efficiency documentation. The property has a history of both general maintenance and safety concerns, with various violations related to building systems and infrastructure.

These include issues with self-closing doors in the basement vestibule, problems with bathroom fixtures and water leaks, and unsanitary conditions noted in multiple inspections. The building's elevator, while not currently a primary concern, has had complaints in the past that were investigated and found not to warrant violations. Recent rodent inspections have shown persistent activity, despite some passed inspections in earlier years. The owner's response to these various violations and service requests has been mixed, with some issues receiving prompt attention and resolution, while others remain persistent problems affecting tenant quality of life.