504 East 188th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

504 East 188th Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building built in 1901 in the Belmont neighborhood, currently owned by Adelaida Lasalle. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024, with multiple reports in both February and November indicating building-wide and apartment-specific problems. Inspections were often hampered by lack of access, though some violations were ultimately verified.

Two significant violations remain open as of 2024: one from February regarding inadequate gas supply to kitchen fixtures in Unit 1, and another from April requiring the filing of an annual bedbug report. The building's bedbug history shows no infestations or re-infestations reported for the 2021-2022 period, and while rodent inspections in early 2025 passed, previous inspections in late 2024 and throughout 2024 indicated rat activity, suggesting an ongoing pest management challenge. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of heating system reliability issues, particularly in late 2024 when multiple emergency complaints were filed.

While some violations have been addressed, the presence of open violations as of 2024, including the gas supply and hot water issues in Unit 1, raises concerns about building systems maintenance. The property has undergone regular rodent control measures, with bait applications noted throughout 2024, though recent inspections in early 2025 showed improved conditions. The building's age and history of heat/hot water complaints suggest that building systems may require continued monitoring and maintenance attention.