553 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story, 26-unit building at 553 East 187th Street in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Leonardo Prainito and built in 1911, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, there are current outstanding lead paint compliance violations affecting apartments 3E, which began in September 2024, and general record-keeping violations noted in September 2024.

The building has also faced recurring safety concerns, with multiple reports of broken or missing window guards between 2019 and 2022, though these inspections resulted in no violations. Heating system problems were documented in late 2021, with two emergency complaints filed for lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building, and pest issues were reported in early 2020, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints filed regarding unsanitary conditions. Recent building maintenance records show a passing rodent inspection in July 2025, following previous inspections in 2024 that noted rat activity between January and February 2024, indicating ongoing pest management needs.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status over the past seven reporting periods from 2019 to 2025, with zero infested units reported. Based on the available data, the building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating systems, safety features, and pest control, with the most pressing current concerns related to lead paint compliance requirements. The building's historical data shows some improvement in recent years, with fewer emergency complaints filed in 2022-2023 compared to earlier periods.