909 East 173rd Street, Bronx, NY 10460

909 East 173rd Street is a 5-story, 16-unit tenement building constructed in 1914, currently owned by Derrick Lovett. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns occurring in 2024, including unsanitary conditions related to pests (August 2024) and water supply problems (July 2024). There are open violations from 2024 related to inadequate lighting in the east fire passageway and a pest infestation in Apartment 2B involving both roaches and mice.

Previous problematic incidents include heat and hot water issues in both 2019 and 2021, though these were reportedly resolved. The building has undergone multiple inspections for rodent control between 2010 and 2022, consistently passing. The property has a documented history of various maintenance complaints, particularly in late 2021 when multiple issues were reported including problems with paint/plaster in various locations and radiator concerns.

Importantly, there was a violation regarding missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in Apartment 5A, which was subsequently addressed. The bedbug reporting history shows minimal infestation issues, with the only recorded case in 2021 (one infested unit) that was eradicated. The most recent bedbug filings (2022-2025) indicate no new infestations. While the building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections and demonstrated some success in addressing pest control issues, the current open violations and recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention to ensure resident comfort and safety.