656 Coster Street, Bronx, NY 10474

The 2-story, 6-unit residential building at 656 Coster Street in Hunts Point, owned by Richard Liriano and constructed in 1910, has experienced significant recent maintenance issues. In June 2025 alone, multiple HPD complaints were filed and partially inspected, including issues with mold (multiple complaints), water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), door problems, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and pest infestation. These complaints resulted in violations being issued, particularly for door issues and ceiling problems.

The building's violation history reveals ongoing maintenance challenges, with a notable cluster of issues in apartment 2C documented during a July 2024 inspection, including water leaks, mold (greater than 20 square feet), and pest infestations (both mice and roaches), along with various repair requirements for walls and ceilings. The property has also shown patterns of rodent activity in previous years, with inspections between 2018 and 2023 indicating periodic rat activity, though recent inspections in March 2025 and September 2023 reported compliance with rodent control measures. Historically, the building faced serious security concerns in February 2019, with multiple complaints about being vacant, open, and unguarded, leading to violations that were eventually resolved.

Recent building violations include the improper condition of fire escape equipment noted in November 2024. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2024), the building's overall maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with moisture control, pest management, and building maintenance. The property has had relatively few complaints about illegal work or permits, with only one such complaint recorded in 2025, which was investigated and found no violation at the time of inspection.