240 Echo Place, Bronx, NY 10457

240 Echo Place, a 6-story New Law tenement built in 1931, is managed by owner Carmen Pacheco and contains 42 residential units. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, with multiple complaints in 2018-2019 indicating building-wide and apartment-specific problems, though these were reportedly resolved upon inspection. More recent concerns include a heavy water leak reported in February 2025, which was inspected by HPD with no violations found.

The building has undergone several maintenance inspections and repairs, with violations recorded in 2024 for various issues including ceiling paint and fire retardant material repairs required in the 6th story public hall, and window repairs needed in the 5th story public hall. A significant HVAC-related violation was issued in 2021 regarding the boiler system, though this was resolved with a penalty. The property has maintained an active bedbug management record, with no reported infestations in the past four filing periods from 2022-2024.

However, there have been some safety system concerns, particularly in 2022, when violations were issued for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3D, and issues with the self-closing doors to the roof at the bulkhead. The elevator system has also been a point of attention, with violations recorded in 2018-2019 regarding leveling, guide shoes, and alarm system functionality. Recent inspections in 2023-2025 have consistently passed rodent inspections, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2021 and 2022. The building has maintained proper reporting and inspection protocols for environmental controls, including the required bedbug and rodent inspections, though there is currently an active violation for failure to file an energy use benchmarking report as of May 2024.