541 Coster Street, Bronx, NY 10474

541 Coster Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building located in Hunts Point, owned by Mayer Kaufman and constructed in 1930. The property has experienced persistent heating and water issues in recent months, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints recorded between November 2024 and May 2025, and a recent water leak complaint in May 2025 where HPD was unable to access the affected rooms.

The building has received several significant violations, including a 2024 inspection revealing mold conditions on multiple walls and ceilings, particularly affecting the intermediate landings and common areas, with additional violations noted for pest infestations and unsatisfactory stair conditions. More concerning, the building faced structural concerns with complaints about shaking and stability in 2021 and 2023, and in October 2023, the Department of Buildings issued violations regarding bulging and cracking on the front facade, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues requiring attention, including a pattern of heating system failures, with the most recent complaint occurring just days ago as of this report.

There was also a gas utility violation in 2023 regarding unpermitted work on gas piping and water lines, with a penalty of $12,500. While the property has shown improvement in pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2020 and recent rodent inspections passing in 2023 and 2025, historical inspections from 2018-2020 showed consistent rat activity requiring bait applications. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing violations, with some conditions requiring repeated complaints before resolution, particularly regarding heat and hot water issues, which have been a recurring problem over multiple years.