245 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 55-unit, 6-story building at 245 East 178th Street in Mount Hope, owned by Louis Zamboli, has experienced a range of significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property has shown ongoing problems with heat and hot water systems, particularly during early 2025 when multiple emergency complaints were filed, though some were resolved relatively quickly. There have been multiple elevator-related issues, with active complaints as of mid-2025 regarding single device service and illegal work, suggesting potential safety concerns for residents.

The building has also faced various housing code violations, particularly in late 2024, including issues with lead-based paint hazards, carbon monoxide detectors, and multiple repair needs in apartments 6B and 6G. Recent inspections have documented persistent rodent activity throughout 2024 and early 2025, despite bait applications. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of responsive, though sometimes delayed, attention to urgent problems.

Between February and March 2025 alone, there were multiple violations issued for electrical wiring, wall and ceiling plaster issues, and water leaks. The property has faced boiler and elevator system challenges, with violations suggesting maintenance and safety concerns. Notably, there are several active Department of Buildings violations related to the facade's unsafe condition, with significant penalties imposed for various safety and maintenance issues, including an active $25,000 violation from June 2023 regarding public safety measures. The building's history shows regular bedbug inspections with no reported infestations from 2019 through 2025, though recent rodent control efforts indicate ongoing vermin management challenges.