322 East 173rd Street, Bronx, NY 10457

322 East 173rd Street is a 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Jacob Guz and containing 19 units. The property has experienced several recurring issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being pest management and sanitation. Most notably, there have been ongoing rodent problems, with the latest inspection in March 2025 showing bait was applied, following multiple instances of rat activity throughout 2024-2025.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 2B, where multiple violations were recorded in 2023 including lead paint hazards, roach infestation, peeling paint, and safety concerns related to window guards and a fire escape door. Additional historical concerns include a July 2021 violation for work completed without proper permits regarding plumbing work, which resulted in a $625 penalty. More recently, in July 2024, there was a cooking gas-related complaint, and in November 2024, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene attempted to inspect the property in response to a rodent complaint but was unable to gain access.

The building has maintained a relatively consistent record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past six years between 2019-2025. Electrical issues were documented in September 2020 in the form of a power outage and wiring concerns, though no violations were ultimately issued. The property has undergone several inspections and remediation efforts, as evidenced by multiple compliance checks and bait applications for rodent control throughout 2024-2025, though the initial inspections often indicated rat activity. The most recent violation related to building safety and maintenance standards was addressed in 2023, when the property received citations for various issues including the need for proper paint application, window guard installation, and carbon monoxide detector functionality, though these violations were later certified as corrected.