219 Echo Place, Bronx, NY 10457

219 Echo Place is a 6-story, 31-unit residential building located in Mount Hope, constructed in 1939 and currently owned by Rick Herman. The property has experienced recurrent issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2025, with multiple complaints filed through HPD and the Housing Maintenance Code, some remaining unresolved despite claims of correction by building management. Notable maintenance issues have included plumbing problems affecting sinks and bathtubs, as well as mold concerns.

The building has been subject to several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 3D, including lead paint hazards, electrical issues, and structural problems that were eventually resolved through required repairs. The elevator system has been a persistent concern, with active complaints regarding single device service and previous violations for non-compliance with alternate service requirements. In 2020, multiple elevator-related issues were documented, including problems with the car phone, electrical components, and traction sheave.

The building has undergone periodic rodent inspections, with some failures documented in 2024, while bedbug reports have consistently shown no infestations over the past eight years. Recent housing maintenance violations from 2024-2025 indicate basic habitability concerns, though many older violations dating back to 2024-2020 have been closed or resolved. The property has maintained a regular schedule of Local Law Audits and inspections, with some requiring follow-up to ensure compliance with various safety and maintenance codes.