720 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10455

720 East 151st Street is a 4-story, 12-unit residential building in Longwood, constructed in 2015 and currently owned by Michael Goldman. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of complaints in January 2025 involving unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), paint and plaster problems, and cabinet issues, all of which were reported as resolved after HPD contacted the building. Prior to this, there were significant concerns in 2023 including periods without heat/hot water (affecting the entire building), multiple power outages, a water leak, and intercom system issues.

The building showed evidence of rodent problems in late 2023 and early 2024, with multiple inspections confirming rat activity and bait application requirements, though a rodent inspection in January 2024 noted bait was applied. Historical records from 2022-2023 reveal various maintenance violations primarily concentrated in Apartment 1A, including issues with the intercom system, plaster surfaces, pest infestation (roaches), electrical outlets, water leaks, and kitchen cabinet problems. The building's power systems and water infrastructure have required multiple emergency interventions, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

While there were three ECB violations related to construction work without proper permits in 2019, these were resolved. The property has maintained a consistent record of submitting bedbug reports showing zero infested units since 2021. Despite these challenges, the most recent inspection records show no active bedbug infestations or violations related to pest control, though the building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with various maintenance and service systems affecting resident comfort.