676 Beck Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The 5-story, 27-unit building at 676 Beck Street, owned by Sam Klein, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past year. The property, built in 1912 and classified as a New Law Tenement, is currently facing several open emergency violations as of June 2025, including problems with smoke detectors, water leaks, and window frames. In May 2025, multiple violations were documented, including mold issues, wall problems, and window frame deficiencies, though some related service requests were subsequently closed following inspections.

The building has also been dealing with persistent rodent problems, as evidenced by multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat activity and the application of bait. Historical data reveals recurring elevator maintenance issues between 2018 and 2022, with violations related to various elevator components, including cables, door functions, and safety features. In late 2024 and early 2025, significant violations were noted in Apartment 5C, including pest infestations (rodents and roaches), water damage, and issues with plaster and paint.

The building's management has received numerous violations regarding pest control, with multiple rodent inspections showing activity despite bait application. While there has been one documented bedbug infestation in 2022-2023, subsequent reports from 2023-2024 show zero infested units. Notably, there is currently an active violation for failure to perform a Category 5 inspection as of December 2021, which has not been resolved. The building's maintenance record has shown some violations being resolved through repairs and certification, but the persistence of certain issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.