111 Mt Hope Place, Bronx, NY 10453

The 6-story, 56-unit building at 111 Mt. Hope Place, owned by Steven Finkelstein and constructed in 1937, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. As of July 2025, there are multiple open complaints with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding unsanitary conditions, including garbage/recycling storage issues, and cooking gas problems. The building was recently found to have serious facade issues, with active violations from July 2024 requiring immediate safety measures including sidewalk sheds and the vacating of courtyard areas due to cracking bricks and dislodged materials.

Several apartments have documented maintenance problems, including gas supply issues in apartments 3C and 4C, and evidence of pest infestations. The property has faced recurring elevator service problems, with multiple complaints about single device operation and lack of alternate service between 2022 and 2025. Structural concerns include active ECB violations for building walls, with documented vertical and step cracks on the south and west elevations, and a previous retaining wall issue. The building's systems have experienced various failures, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors and window guards.

While there have been periodic pest issues documented through rodent inspections, the building has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with only two units affected in 2020 and none reported in subsequent years. The property has also faced multiple safety-related violations, including issues with fire emergency systems and broken door latches, though many older violations have been resolved or dismissed. Despite these ongoing challenges, some maintenance issues have been addressed, including recent work on heating and hot water systems earlier in 2025. However, the presence of numerous open complaints and violations as of July 2025 suggests persistent maintenance challenges at this property, particularly regarding building systems and facade maintenance.