317 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

317 East 178th Street, a 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1924 and containing 66 units, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, the building has experienced persistent heat and hot water problems throughout early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and February 2025, particularly impacting the entire building and individual apartments. While some complaints were resolved with systems being restored, others resulted in violation notices, suggesting ongoing heating system reliability concerns.

The building's physical condition has also been under scrutiny, with several environmental control board violations issued between 2024-2025 regarding obstructed exit passageways, facade maintenance, and structural integrity. Most concerning are the active violations from 2024 indicating dangerous conditions including severe masonry cracks, deteriorated lintels, and broken windows that required immediate attention. Earlier violations from 2024 included multiple building code infractions related to exterior maintenance, self-closing doors, and interior conditions. The property has shown a consistent pattern of rat activity in and around the building, with recent inspections in 2025 continuing to find evidence of rodent presence.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2022, the building management has faced challenges maintaining basic services and responding promptly to inspection requests. The most recent housing maintenance code violation (as of June 2025) concerns a non-emergency refrigerator issue. Of note, the building had partial vacate orders issued in 2024 and multiple fines for failure to comply with commissioner orders. While some violations from 2024-2025 have been resolved, several remain active as of July 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges for the property.