531 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The three-story residential building at 531 East 187th Street in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Josephine Cavaliere, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there were two emergency heat and hot water complaints filed in late 2022 and early 2023, though in both instances, Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate the reported conditions.

The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding bedbug reporting, with violations recorded in 2021, 2023, and 2024 for failing to file the required annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings from June 2024 indicate no infested units during the 2022-2023 reporting period. The property has maintained a relatively consistent record of rodent control measures, with multiple bait application inspections recorded throughout 2023, particularly in March through June.

A period of rat activity was noted in March 2023, but subsequent inspections from June 2023 through July 2025 have all been passed. The building's rodent management strategy appears to have improved, with initial inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing no active infestations, suggesting that earlier control measures have been effective. While the property has faced some challenges, particularly regarding heat maintenance and bedbug reporting compliance, recent inspection results indicate improved conditions, especially in terms of rodent management.