20 East 177th Street, Bronx, NY 10453

The two-story residential building at 20 East 177th Street in Mount Hope, owned by Samuel Williams, has experienced persistent heating issues over the past two years. There have been four emergency heat/hot water complaints between December 2023 and January 2025, all affecting the entire building, with inspections unable to gain access for verification.

The building's violation history reveals multiple concerns, with three open violations as of April 2024 related to filing annual bedbug reports, and active violations from June 2023 regarding failures to file external low-pressure inspections for 2019-2021. The property previously had documented issues in 2022 requiring repairs to windows, plaster surfaces, walls, and self-closing doors in the first-floor apartment. The building has undergone regular inspections, with rodent inspections showing generally positive results, though a significant failure was recorded in August 2023.

The bedbug reporting history indicates minimal activity, with only two units reported as previously infested in 2021 (subsequently eradicated), and no infestations reported in the most recent filings. The property has a history of heating system complaints, with multiple emergency calls indicating ongoing concerns, particularly during the winter months. While most historical violations have been resolved, several active issues remain, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance and pressure inspection filings.