226 Mt Hope Place, Bronx, NY 10457

The 5-story, 32-unit apartment building at 226 Mt Hope Place in the Mount Hope neighborhood, owned by Angel Ortiz, was constructed in 1923 and is classified as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant clusters of complaints occurring in 2025. In June 2025, multiple violations were documented regarding the building's flooring, stairs, walls, ceilings, and doors, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing violations that require the property owner to address the conditions within specified timeframes. Prior to this, in April 2025, there were complaints about power outages, water leaks, and mold issues, some of which resulted in violations being issued.

The building underwent an inspection in October 2024, revealing multiple issues in apartment 3D, including problems with the bathroom ceiling and walls, kitchen cabinets, floor tiles, and door lock, all of which received violation notices. The property also had one reported power outage and water leak incident in January 2025, though these were found not to violate housing laws. The building's history shows some structural maintenance challenges, with multiple violations related to water leaks, mold, and surface deterioration. While recent pest control efforts have resulted in passing inspections as of July 2025, there was a period of rat activity noted in early 2024.

The building has maintained an up-to-date bedbug reporting record, showing no reported infestations between 2019 and 2025, with the most recent report (March 2025) indicating no affected units. The property has demonstrated some issues with building management and maintenance compliance, as evidenced by the documented violations and repair requirements. However, it's worth noting that some complaints from 2025 were inspected but did not result in housing code violations, such as a water leak incident in April 2025. The building's energy benchmarking report was filed late in 2022, resulting in a citation, though this was later dismissed upon confirmation of submission.