71 West 174th Street, Bronx, NY 10453

The three-story, five-unit building at 71 West 174th Street in Morris Heights, owned by Huda Baum and constructed in 1925, has experienced significant heating system challenges in recent months. Between January and February 2025, there were multiple complaints (10 in total) regarding inadequate heat and hot water, including one building-wide complaint that remains open as of February 2025. These complaints resulted in several violations being issued, with some conditions continuing to show as unresolved.

The building has also faced electrical issues, with a power outage complaint in January 2025 that generated violations requiring correction. Apart from the heating concerns, the building has documented multiple housing maintenance code violations primarily affecting apartment 1F, including insect infestations (both roaches and mice), problems with the intercom system, and issues with window fittings and water temperatures. An August 2024 inspection noted several open violations in apartment 1F, while a November 2023 inspection identified a locked boiler room access issue that remains open as of 2025.

Despite these challenges, recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed, indicating improved pest control management. The building's historical data shows consistent reporting of zero bedbug infestations across multiple annual filings from 2018 through 2025, suggesting effective pest management in this area. Additionally, two complaints from 2020 and 2023 regarding zoning and boiler issues were investigated but resulted in no violations being found.