510 East 188th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 510 East 188th Street in Belmont, currently owned by 510 E 188 LLC, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning is the recurring heat and hot water problems, with complaints filed in March 2025 for the entire building and January 2025 for individual apartments, the latter resulting in violations. The building has also faced multiple plumbing issues in early 2025, including problems with bathtubs, showers, and toilets, though these inspections did not result in violations.

In October 2023, the building had issues with pests and various paint/plaster concerns, with violations specifically related to pest infestations and the need for repairs in apartment 1, including addressing lead-based paint hazards. The property has a history of electrical and infrastructure challenges, including a power outage complaint in March 2025 and various building code violations. In 2024, violations were recorded regarding fire retardant material and wall painting requirements in the public hall, 2nd story. A concerning pattern emerged in 2018-2020 regarding unauthorized work, with multiple complaints about work being done without proper permits and continuing during stop work orders, which resulted in penalties from the Environmental Control Board.

More recently, while rodent inspections have generally passed, there were failures noted in September 2024 and March 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with pest management despite some successful compliance inspections. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with the most recent complaints primarily centered around basic utilities and pest control. While the property has maintained compliance with some recent regulations, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly heat and water problems, indicates potential ongoing infrastructure challenges. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations over the past four years, and most recent maintenance inspections have shown improvements in rodent control, though this remains an area requiring attention given the recent failures.