224 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

224 East Tremont Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit building constructed in 1912 and currently registered as a New Law Single Room Occupancy building. The property, owned by Simeon Farber, has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues, with multiple complaints about heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building between 2024 and 2025, including emergency complaints in January 2025 and December 2024. The building has three open violations stemming from a June 2024 inspection, including water leaks at the first-story public hall, problems with fire-retardant materials, and issues with self-closing doors on various floors.

Two significant environmental control board violations from late 2023 remain active, including illegal conversion and removal of gas lines, resulting in penalties totaling $8,750. Recent inspections in 2025 have shown ongoing rodent activity, with several failed inspections and bait applications throughout 2024 and early 2025. The building has a documented history of plumbing issues, including multiple complaints about toilets, sinks, and bathtubs/showers in 2024, though no violations were ultimately issued.

While the building appears to have maintained a bedbug-free status in recent years, the rodent problem remains persistent. The property has a pattern of heating system complaints, with multiple tenants experiencing issues despite some complaints being addressed relatively quickly. There are also some ongoing compliance issues related to building safety, including problems with fire doors and water leaks impacting common areas.