250 East 176th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 60-unit, 6-story building at 250 East 176th Street, owned by Danny Salinas, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, most notably concerning its elevator system. Between 2018 and 2025, there were multiple elevator-related violations and complaints about no alternate service, with penalties totaling over $5,000. The elevator system has been cited for various issues including being completely shut down, needing repairs, and failing to provide required safety features. More recently, in 2025, the building has faced recurring heat and hot water outages, with several complaints filed in April 2025 alone.

The building has also experienced persistent plumbing and water issues, including multiple water leak complaints and maintenance code violations throughout 2025. Additional concerns include unsanitary conditions documented through rodent inspections, with several failures recorded between 2023 and 2025. There have been multiple instances of HPD inspectors being unable to gain access to units for inspection of various complaints, including issues with paint/plaster, general maintenance, and plumbing. While the building's management has responded to many complaints and violations, as evidenced by the "Closed" status on numerous cases, the pattern of recurring issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record according to official filings from 2021 through 2024, and has no recent evidence of pest infestations in the last two reporting periods. The property has undergone some physical maintenance and improvements, as indicated by the closure of several violations, including repairs to self-closing doors, elevator issues, and various apartment-specific problems. However, the most recent building inspections continue to reveal ongoing concerns with basic services such as heat and water, suggesting that while some historical issues have been addressed, new problems continue to arise with regularity. The building's age (constructed in 1937) and size (60 units) are typical of many similar properties in the area, but the frequency and variety of service interruptions and maintenance issues recorded in recent years is notable.