535 East 182nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 10-story, 91-unit residential building at 535 East 182nd Street in Belmont, owned by Salvatore Gigante, has experienced persistent heating and water issues throughout early 2025, with multiple HPD complaints and emergency service requests related to heat/hot water problems occurring between January and February 2025. Some of these complaints resulted in violations, particularly concerning hot water availability in units 4G and 5D, and heating issues in these and other apartments. The building has a noted history of elevator issues, with several complaints documented between 2019 and 2024, including a serious incident in 2020 when the only elevator was out of service, creating hazardous conditions.

Recent inspections have revealed some concerning conditions in specific units, such as mold and water damage in apartment 5D (2024), though many housing maintenance code violations have been subsequently closed. The building's systems have faced multiple operational challenges, including defective boilers and electrical issues between 2022-2024, with some violations remaining active as of 2024. The property has undergone several inspections for rodent activity in recent years, with findings of rat activity in 2023 and 2024, though a rodent inspection in June 2025 resulted in a "Passed" status.

Bedbug reports have generally been favorable, with no infestations reported in the past two years, though one case was documented in 2021. The building's facade and safety systems have been subject to scrutiny, with multiple violations related to elevator safety features and facade inspections documented between 2018 and 2024, some resulting in fines. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and completed some necessary repairs as indicated by the closure of various violations, though there are still several active DOB violations as of 2024 concerning inspection filings and energy efficiency documentation.