445 East 174th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 6-story, 23-unit tenement building at 445 East 174th Street in Claremont Village, owned by Richard Rodriguez, has shown persistent maintenance challenges throughout 2025. Most notably, as of July 2025, there are ongoing electrical issues with lighting (opened May 2025) and problems with the electric/gas range (opened June 2025). The building has experienced significant issues related to water and mold, with violations documented in 2023-2024 regarding mold in apartment 6B and past violations concerning water leaks in common areas (4A, 5th-story landing) and a 2024-2025 open mold violation in 6B.

Multiple complaints related to flooring, walls, and windows were documented in April 2025, some resulting in violations. The property has undergone several inspections and received varying violation classifications, with the most recent being related to energy efficiency score display requirements (December 2024). Historical inspection records show a generally acceptable rodent control program, though there was one instance of rat activity in 2017. Bedbug reports filed consistently from 2018 to 2024 show zero infested units in the last several reporting periods, suggesting effective management of this pest.

The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic systems and infrastructure, particularly around the spring of 2025 when multiple service requests were generated, some resulting in violations while others were closed without penalties. Recent complaints have included issues with lighting, window panes, flooring, walls, and various other maintenance concerns. The property has had routine inspections for pest control and rodent presence, generally passing these checks, though past violations indicate some systemic maintenance issues that require ongoing attention. The building's age (built in 1914) and class as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it is subject to specific maintenance and housing code requirements, which have been documented through various violation notices and service requests.