234 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

234 East 178th Street is a four-story, 26-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Jay Miller. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints from February 2025 and throughout 2024, indicating ongoing problems with building-wide heating systems. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a significant water leak complaint in March 2024, and multiple inspections revealing violations related to safety and habitability.

In early 2024, several violations were documented concerning safety equipment, including non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1B, along with maintenance issues in Apartments 1B and 2F involving floors, faucets, and rodents. The Department of Buildings has flagged several serious concerns in recent inspections, including illegal apartment conversions and safety hazards. A March 2024 inspection noted hazardous conditions such as razor wire above a fence and a non-self-closing exit door, resulting in fines.

Notably, there are active violations regarding unauthorized construction in the cellar and discrepancies between recorded and actual unit configurations. While rodent inspection results have shown improvement, with passing results in 2023-2025, the building historically faced pest challenges, as evidenced by a 2022 failed compliance inspection. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug control, with no infestations reported in recent years, and has achieved passing marks in regular rodent inspections conducted approximately every six months.