218 East 179th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 218 East 179th Street in Mount Hope, owned by Wai Yuen Lam and constructed in 1910, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly during 2023-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, with emergency complaints recorded in February 2025 and November 2024, though inspections were either unable to access units or indicated that conditions were corrected. The building has faced persistent unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations, mold, and water leaks, with multiple violations issued during a particularly problematic period in January 2024.

During this time, both A and C-level violations were recorded, including lead paint hazards and issues with self-closing doors at the building entrance. Recent inspections reveal some improvements, with rodent inspections in 2023-2025 passing consistently, though a rat activity finding was recorded in February 2023. An illegal extension was documented in July 2023, with the Environmental Control Board issuing a violation related to an unpermitted rear yard extension.

The building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past several reporting periods (2019-2025), with zero infestations recorded. Housing Maintenance Code violations from early 2024 included requirements to address lead paint hazards and water leak issues, most of which were subsequently closed. While the building exhibits typical age-related maintenance challenges, recent data suggests some resolution of previous issues, though heat and hot water reliability remains a recurring concern.