537 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 21-unit, 5-story tenement building at 537 Tinton Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood, built in 1910 and currently owned by Mark Engel, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with mold (May and February 2025), flooring issues (May, February 2025, and January 2025), and heat/hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building's conditions have prompted multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections, resulting in violations that require the owner to correct the identified problems within specified timeframes.

Recent inspections in late 2024 identified several safety-related violations that remain open, including the need to properly post gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, and carbon monoxide detector requirements in common areas. The building has also experienced issues with water leaks (December 2024 and January 2025), radiators, toilets, and various door/window problems. Historical records show that between 2020 and 2021, the property faced additional challenges, including complaints about a locked/blocked egress, work done without proper permits, and various boiler-related issues. The Department of Buildings issued violations in 2021 for exposed wiring, a defective fresh air fan switch, and other maintenance issues.

However, the building appears to have maintained a consistent record regarding bedbug inspections, with no reported infestations over the past eight years, and recent rodent inspections show varying results, with some passing inspections and others noting rat activity. The building's recent history (2024-2025) indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning mold, flooring, and heating systems. The property has an established pattern of receiving violations that require correction, though there are some areas of improvement, such as the lack of bedbug reports in recent years. The documented violations and service requests suggest that while some issues are promptly addressed through HPD inspections and closures, others remain persistent problems requiring attention.