231 Echo Place, Bronx, NY 10457

231 Echo Place is a 6-story, 44-unit residential building constructed in 1927 located in the Mount Hope neighborhood, currently owned by Eric Samson. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges in 2025, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions including pests and garbage storage, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for confirmation. There were significant heat and hot water issues reported in February-April 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some resulting violations. Apartment 8A has documented problems with mold, pest infestations (mice and roaches), and plumbing issues as of December 2024.

In terms of infrastructure, there are open violations from November 2024 regarding broken locks on building entrance doors, and in April 2024, there were serious boiler-related violations including high CO levels and exposed wiring that required immediate attention. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to pest control, with rodent inspections generally passing since 2022, though there have been occasional failures noted. Notably, the building experienced its first bedbug infestation in 2024, which was subsequently eradicated. Recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems such as heating and plumbing.

The Dept of Buildings records from 2024-2025 show several active violations needing resolution, including issues with sidewalk sheds and security features. The property has a documented history of housing maintenance code violations, with the most recent being primarily focused on building safety and habitability issues. Recent inspections have generally passed for basic rodent control measures, though previous inspections highlighted areas needing improvement. The building's age and structure as a 1927 New Law Tenement is consistent with many of the maintenance challenges observed, though the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest ongoing attention to building systems and maintenance requirements. The bedbug infestation in 2024 marks a significant recent development in the building's history, though it was reportedly addressed through eradication measures by the following year.