550 East 182nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 22-unit, 5-story tenement building at 550 East 182nd Street in Belmont, owned by Josh Hubi, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues from late 2024 to 2025, with particular attention needed on heating and pest control. Most recently, in March 2025, there was a heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building that required intervention by HPD, though it was reported resolved within two days.

Between February and May 2025, multiple HPD inspection attempts were made for various complaints including unsanitary conditions (pests), paint/plaster issues, and door problems, but inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct proper evaluations. In October 2024, HPD conducted inspections that resulted in multiple violations being issued, particularly focused on apartment 53, which required corrections to address pest infestations, plaster repairs, and painting requirements. The building has also demonstrated ongoing rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2024-2025, though recent inspections (July 2025) show bait was applied, indicating continued pest management efforts.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status over the past several years, with no reported infestations or required eradications in the official bedbug reporting system since at least 2021. The building, constructed in 1913, has experienced typical age-related maintenance challenges, though the concentration of recent complaints regarding heating systems, pest control, and various maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. Recent HPD inspections have generally resulted in violations being issued, indicating some degree of enforcement action has been required to address building maintenance issues.