937 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The 10-unit, 5-story building at 937 East 172nd Street in East Morrisania, owned by Nathaniel King and constructed in 1925, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, particularly relating to heating and sanitation. From late 2024 through mid-2025, there have been multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints, with some inspections unable to gain access to units for verification.

The building has ongoing structural and safety concerns, with active violations from late 2024 noting problems like missing or defective self-closing doors in the basement storage/meter room and boiler room, as well as significant debris accumulation in these areas. Additionally, there are recorded problems with rodent infestations, as evidenced by multiple baiting sessions and inspections showing rat activity from late 2024 through 2025. The property has faced challenges with building systems and infrastructure, including several complaints regarding the boiler system in late 2023 and 2024, though these were typically closed with no violations found upon inspection.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 remain active, concerning issues like fire stopping, masonry cracks, and unauthorized foreign objects at fire escapes, each carrying significant financial penalties. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of tenants reporting heating problems, plumbing issues, and other general complaints, with many inspections being unable to access units for proper evaluation. While there have been regular bedbug and rodent inspections since 2020, with reports showing no confirmed infestations, the frequency of rodent activity reports and building maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.