495 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 56-unit, 7-story residential building at 495 East 178th Street in Tremont, owned by Malcolm Doctor, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding paint/plaster issues, unsanitary conditions including mold, and flooring problems, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these complaints.

The building has an active open violation from December 2024 related to inadequate electrical service to bathroom fixtures in apartment 3G, and multiple water-related violations including leaks in both the kitchen and bathroom of the same unit. Additional issues have been documented through 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly between April and June 2025, involving flooring, ceiling, and wall conditions, including an emergency mold situation.

The property has been actively monitored for bedbugs, with records showing no infestation cases reported in the past three years (2021-2024), and regular rodent control measures implemented throughout 2023-2024, with bait application records showing consistent pest management efforts. One significant regulatory issue remains pending resolution: an environmental violation from December 2022 regarding the failure to submit the required FISP Cycle 9A report on exterior wall conditions, for which a penalty of $1,250 was imposed. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, as evidenced by repeated inspections and complaints concerning heating systems, water supply issues, and various building maintenance concerns that have proven difficult to resolve, often requiring multiple inspection attempts before completion.