797 East 142nd Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 797 East 142nd Street, owned by Uri Dreifus and constructed in 1915, is currently facing multiple significant maintenance issues as of 2025. The property has open complaints for a power outage, heavy water leak, bathtub/shower plumbing issues, and flooring problems as of April 2025. Prior to these current issues, there were several concerning incidents in early 2025, including noted problems with heat/hot water and mold conditions for which violations were issued by HPD.

The building has a history of infrastructure challenges, with the facade receiving multiple citations between 2018-2021 for disrepair, including vertical and horizontal cracks, missing joints, and corroded cornice issues. Recent inspections have shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple bait applications recorded throughout 2024 and late 2023. The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the past five years, including emergency violations related to door security, heating systems, and structural concerns.

Notable historical problems include multiple failed attempts to correct facade issues between 2018-2021, resulting in substantial penalties and an active violation for not maintaining building in a code-compliant manner. Recent tenant safety inspections were performed in late 2024 under Local Law 188/17, though the results do not appear to indicate major deficiencies. Bedbug reporting records from 2021 through 2023 show no instances of infestation, though there was significant activity recorded in one reporting period. While some historical violations have been resolved, the current open complaints and multiple unsolved issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.