50 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10452

50 East 172nd Street, a 38-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement built in 1925 and currently owned by Jorge Ruiz, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to heat and sanitation. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with at least one inspection resulting in violations. The building has also faced significant pest and sanitation challenges, with multiple reports of rodent activity between 2024-2025, including recent open complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests as of June 2025.

Apartment 5B has documented a series of violations from August 2024 including pest infestations (roaches, mice, and flies), mold conditions, and issues with smoke detector equipment, though these were marked as closed in late 2024. The building's recent history has included various infrastructure and safety concerns, such as an emergency violation in May 2025 regarding the fire escape, and problems with flooring, stairs, and various door/window issues. There have been consistent rodent control efforts documented through multiple bait applications and inspections between 2024-2025, suggesting an ongoing pest management challenge.

The property has also undergone several inspections related to building stability, illegal conversions, and COVID-19 compliance in 2020, though most of these complaints were closed without violation. Notably, there was a documented issue with building shaking/vibrating in December 2023 that resulted in a violation being served. While the building's bedbug reports from 2019-2024 indicate minimal occurrences, with only one infested unit reported in 2019-2020, the overall maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort.