396 East 170th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The three-story, three-unit building at 396 East 170th Street in Claremont Village, owned by Sergio Kielmanowicz, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in June 2023, violations were documented regarding peeling paint and plaster damage in Apartment B1, as well as a roach infestation in the basement unit. These followed similar paint issues earlier in 2023 and in 2022, along with multiple instances of unsanitary conditions including mold and pest problems.

The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, with heating and hot water issues reported in January 2022 and electrical problems including no lighting in June 2021. An investigation in November 2020 revealed exterior maintenance concerns, particularly with the building's decorative aluminum cornice, resulting in a $1,250 penalty that was later dismissed. More encouragingly, the building has shown improvement in certain areas. As of 2024-2025, there have been no reported bedbug infestations, with the most recent bedbug reports indicating zero infested or re-infested units.

Rodent inspections have generally been passed, though there was one failure for rat activity noted in November 2023. The building has undergone several necessary repairs and improvements, as evidenced by the successful closure of multiple violations and the issuance of a permit in December 2020. Recent rodent control efforts have been particularly notable, with multiple passed inspections in 2024-2025, suggesting improved pest management practices. The most recent violations from 2023 have been addressed, though the recurring nature of paint and plaster issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.