827 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10459

827 Home Street is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Simeon Farber. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025, particularly involving plumbing and heat/hot water systems, with multiple complaints documented between March and April 2025 regarding water supply problems and building-wide heat issues. The building has an active ECB violation as of October 2024 related to deteriorating exterior walls, with a penalty of $6,250 imposed.

Recent inspections from 2024 revealed various issues in apartment 5A, including rodent infestation (mice and roaches), water damage, and problems with floor tiles and closet doors, while apartment 5C was cited for cracked bathroom tiles. Historical maintenance challenges include an illegal conversion complaint filed in May 2025 and a building stability complaint from October 2024. The building's recent history shows persistent infrastructure problems, particularly with water supply and temperature control systems, affecting resident comfort.

However, the building appears to have maintained a relatively stable environment in terms of pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2021, despite some rodent activity in previous years. Notable improvements include passing a compliance inspection for rodent control in July 2024, though there were failures noted in earlier inspections during 2022-2024. The property also demonstrates some regulatory engagement, with multiple HPD inspections conducted in response to tenant complaints, though access issues have occasionally impeded full evaluations. While several historical violations have been closed, including issues with building entrance security and various maintenance matters, open violations from late 2024 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.