831 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 831 Home Street in Morrisania, owned by Simeon Farber, has experienced multiple concerning issues recently. Most significantly, between April and June 2025, the building faced several heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water being reported. In addition, there have been persistent water-related issues, including two slow leak complaints in June 2025 and multiple plumbing concerns in April 2025.

The building also has several open violations from late 2024 related to safety systems, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2D, and a locked boiler room access issue. Multiple housing maintenance code violations were recorded in 2024-2025, including pest control issues (with a noted roach infestation in apartment 5C), ventilation system problems, and various maintenance needs such as ceiling and wall issues. The property has an ongoing rodent management program, with multiple bait applications observed in June-July 2025, while the June 2025 inspection noted rat activity.

There were two complaints about alleged illegal conversions in 2023, but inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts. Despite these numerous maintenance issues, the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no reported infestations in the past few years. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with basic services such as water and heat, along with safety system compliance.