540 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

540 East 187th Street is a 4-story, 17-unit New Law Tenement building located in the Belmont neighborhood, dating back to 1910 and currently owned by Sumbal Realty Corp. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April 13-19, all of which were eventually resolved but indicate an ongoing maintenance challenge.

The building underwent several significant violations in 2024, including heating system access issues that resulted in a $250 penalty, and inspections revealed problems such as rodent activity, cockroach infestations, and various habitability concerns in apartment 2A including mold, water supply issues, and defects in plastered surfaces. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (February 2025, August 2024, February 2023), there were clear patterns of pest and maintenance problems during 2023-2024, including multiple violations for heating system access and various Housing Maintenance Code infractions.

The property has shown some improvement in recent months, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2019 and successful rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024, though issues persist as evidenced by four open Housing Maintenance Code complaints as of June 2025, relating to plumbing (toilet), electrical (outlet/switch), wall (paint/plaster), and a water leak. The building's historical records show a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems (with boiler complaints in March 2024), pest control, and various building code violations, though many of these issues have been addressed through official inspections and correction orders. The most recent heating complaints in April 2025 were temporarily resolved, though recurring issues suggest this remains an area of concern.