422 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

422 East 178th Street is a 16-unit, 4-story residential building in Tremont, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Daniel Avshulumov. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. More recently, in 2022, there were pest-related complaints indicating unsanitary conditions.

The building underwent significant lead paint hazard remediation in 2022, with violations issued for Apartments 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, and 14 regarding lead paint documentation compliance. Current open violations are primarily related to lead paint hazard notification requirements in Apartment 12. The property has faced several infrastructure challenges over the years, including multiple boiler and plumbing issues, with the most recent boiler inspection in February 2025 resulting in two Oath Violations being served.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 highlighted concerns with building exteriors, including a cracked facade and issues with retaining walls, resulting in a $625 penalty. The building's rodent management program has shown variable results, with recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing, though previous inspections in 2022 and 2021 indicated rat activity. The property has maintained an active bedbug management program, with the most recent filings in 2022-2023 indicating no current infestations. The building's electrical and safety systems have been subject to scrutiny, with violations noted for corrosion in service entrance pipes, safety issues with stairs, and various boiler-related concerns between 2018 and 2022, though many of these violations have been resolved.