674 East 136th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

674 East 136th Street is a 6-story, 43-unit residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Ismene Speliotis and classified as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably during 2025, when multiple heat and hot water complaints were reported, along with concerning lead paint conditions, particularly in April 2025.

Earlier in 2025, there were also multiple health and safety concerns including mold, plumbing issues, and water leaks, all of which resulted in housing code violations requiring the owner's attention. The building's history shows ongoing structural and maintenance challenges, with violations related to mouse and roach infestations in apartments 2F and 6F, respectively, as documented in September 2024. The property has a documented history of elevator issues, with complaints about single device operation and lack of alternate service recorded in 2019 and 2024.

There are also multiple outstanding DOB violations regarding energy efficiency score display requirements and boiler inspection filings between 2019 and 2024. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recent in May 2023), the maintenance record shows persistent plumbing, heating, and sanitation challenges. The building's management has received various housing maintenance code violations, particularly affecting apartments 2F and 6F, including concerns about peeling paint, broken cabinetry, defective flooring, and unsanitary conditions.