637 East 176Th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 8-story, 45-unit building at 637 East 176th Street in Tremont, owned by Michael Gjushi, was completed in 2019 and has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since then. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent incident occurring in November 2023 where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to investigate the reported lack of heat or hot water. Other recurring maintenance issues include electrical problems (September 2023), plumbing concerns (August 2023), and an ongoing issue with the bell/buzzer/intercom system (December 2022 - July 2023).

While several complaints have been resolved without violations being issued, including plumbing, electrical, and door issues, the building has faced challenges with document compliance and safety equipment maintenance during its construction phase, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings violations in 2020-2021 related to construction safety and equipment requirements. The building has undergone several inspections and received multiple citations for various safety and maintenance requirements. Most recently, in December 2023, the building was cited for multiple violations including the need to post important safety instructions and notices in common areas, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected by January 2024.

The property has maintained an active record of rodent inspections showing both passing and rat activity results between 2016 and 2025, with the most recent inspections in January 2025 showing compliance. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2023-2025 indicate no infestations have been reported during the current or previous filing periods. During the initial construction phase in 2019-2020, several safety violations were documented and resolved, including issues with fire extinguishers, dewatering requirements, and construction document maintenance, though these were generally addressed through official channels. The building has also complied with bedbug reporting requirements in 2024 and 2025, showing a consistent pattern of monitoring for infestations.