691 East 140th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

691 East 140th Street, built in 2006 and managed by 691 East 140 LLC, is a 5-story, 21-unit residential building in the Mott Haven neighborhood. The building has experienced persistent heating and hot water system issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2022 and 2024 showing inadequate services affecting the entire building.

Most notably, there was a significant rodent issue in late 2024, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene finding violations that required follow-up inspections. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with mixed results - failing inspections in October 2024 and January 2024, but passing in subsequent inspections. The property has a history of various maintenance and safety concerns, including several Housing Maintenance Code violations related to pest infestations (notably in apartments 5D and 3D), and multiple building systems issues including problems with electrical wiring, boiler operations, and elevator service.

Between 2018 and 2020, there were violations regarding improper electrical installations and maintenance, including issues with electrical equipment exposed to water in the equipment room. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing either zero or minimal infestation reports since 2021, the persistence of heating system problems and the recent rodent violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has experienced some regulatory scrutiny, with various fines and penalties imposed for different violations, though many recent complaints have been resolved or dismissed based on subsequent inspections showing corrected deficiencies.