550 East 170th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 98-unit, 8-story building at 550 East 170th Street in Claremont Village, owned by Peter Fine, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges since its 2008 construction. Most recently, in mid-2025, there were multiple reports of water leaks and damp spots, with HPD issuing violations that required the owner to address the conditions.

The building has also faced repeated plumbing issues, including problems with water supply and sink basins, and multiple pest-related complaints between 2024 and 2025, suggesting persistent sanitary concerns. In December 2024, several Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented in Apartment 7B, including issues with the intercom system, kitchen waste line, bathroom water leak, and mold presence, though these were subsequently marked as closed in early 2025. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints recorded between 2020 and 2025, including issues with door restrictors, out-of-service conditions, and non-functioning emergency systems.

These problems resulted in several Environmental Control Board violations and penalties, though records indicate these issues were eventually resolved. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 showed failures for "Other Reasons," suggesting ongoing vermin control challenges, while the building's bedbug reporting history shows sporadic infestations, with one unit documented as infested and later treated in 2024. The current maintenance pattern indicates persistent infrastructure and sanitation challenges, with numerous service requests and violations requiring attention from both the building management and city agencies, though many of these issues are officially marked as resolved or closed.