240 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

240 East 178th Street is an 8-story, 42-unit residential building located in Mount Hope and constructed in 2018, currently owned by Michael Froning. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently in March 2024, when three emergency complaints were filed and subsequently verified as corrected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Other notable maintenance issues include a broken window guard in March 2023, mold problems in October 2022, and multiple plumbing and water supply complaints throughout 2021.

The building has also undergone several safety and maintenance inspections revealing various violations, though most have been promptly resolved. These include issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 8D in March 2024, plumbing problems in apartments 2C and 3B in December 2023, and a roach infestation in apartment 7F in 2022. The property has maintained a generally good inspection record for bedbugs and rodents, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing passing results, though there was one incident of rat activity recorded in April 2023.

The building's construction phase (2018) was marked by several violations related to safety and permit compliance, including issues with scaffold stability, safety measures, and work without proper permits, which resulted in penalties totaling $13,250. The building's systems and infrastructure have been subject to regular supervision through semi-annual homeless shelter inspections covering plumbing, electrical, elevator, and construction safety, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2023 showing no significant violations. Recent maintenance efforts have been documented through prompt corrections to identified issues, though recurring heat and water supply problems suggest some ongoing infrastructure challenges.