709 East 133rd Street, Bronx, NY 10454

709 East 133rd Street is a three-story, three-unit old law tenement building located in Port Morris, dating back to 1901 and currently owned by Craig Mochson. The building has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably a serious fire incident in December 2018 that caused substantial damage to the second and third floors, resulting in missing windows, water damage, and collapsed ceilings throughout the building. This incident led to active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations requiring the owner to engage licensed professionals for evaluation and repairs.

The building has also faced persistent housing maintenance code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations marked in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in April 2024. Subsequent to the fire, there were multiple complaints about building stability, including two reports of shaking or vibrating in December 2018, which resulted in a full vacate order being served. While these complaints were later closed, they indicate a period of structural concern following the fire.

The building's recent inspection history includes a passing rodent inspection in May 2023, though previous inspections in 2010 and 2011 also showed compliance. Several permits were issued between May 2019 and December 2019 for various repairs and work, suggesting ongoing remediation efforts following the fire damage. The property owner has received violations for not filing annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules for multiple consecutive years, with the most recent violation continuing into 2024.