496 East 189th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story, 30-unit tenement building at 496 East 189th Street in Belmont, owned by Scg 496, LLC, has been experiencing ongoing maintenance issues throughout 2023 and 2024, with water-related problems being particularly prominent. Between March and April 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints and violations related to slow water leaks, including two service requests indicating repeated issues.

The building has documented plumbing concerns, including radiator and refrigeration problems, along with various maintenance issues involving paint/plaster work on walls, ceilings, and floors. Notable violations from late 2024 include a lead paint hazard in Apartment 15, peeling paint issues, and water leak problems in multiple units, particularly affecting Apartments 14 and 15. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing consistent rat activity, though there were some compliance inspections that passed.

While there were some bedbug infestations reported between 2019 and 2020, there have been no recorded infestations in the last three reporting periods (2021-2024). Recent housing maintenance code complaints indicate ongoing issues with flooring, plastering, and window maintenance, though not all inspections were successfully completed. The building's age (built in 1913) and the nature of the complaints suggest recurring maintenance challenges, particularly related to water and structural conditions, though many violations have been closed following inspection and repair attempts.