228 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

228 East Tremont Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Jonathan Bakhash. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being a heavy water leak reported in February 2025, which resulted in HPD violations.

Unit 5E, in particular, has multiple open violations from September 2024, including problems with roof leaks, electrical wiring, and various maintenance issues such as broken marble saddle, defective electrical switch cover, and issues with plastered surfaces and paint. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergencies reported in both April and July 2024. Between 2024 and 2025, the building has undergone numerous inspections for various issues, including electrical problems, mold, and pest infestations.

While the bedbug reports have consistently shown zero infested or eradicated units since 2019, there have been documented rat activity issues, with the most recent rodent inspections in July 2025 passing, though earlier inspections in 2024 showed rat activity and the application of bait. Multiple 311 service requests have been filed in 2025 alone, covering a range of issues from water leaks to flooring problems, many of which required HPD inspections. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance compliance, particularly affecting unit 5E, which appears to be experiencing the most concentrated pattern of issues.