600 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 43-unit, 6-story building at 600 East 178th Street in Tremont, owned by Rick Herman, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues since 2024, with particularly concerning problems emerging in early 2025. Recent emergencies include multiple heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building in January 2025, along with water leak and mold issues that received violation citations in late January 2025.

The building has a documented history of rat activity, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspections throughout 2024-2025, with the most recent compliance inspection in February 2025 resulting in a failed rating. Tenant safety concerns are highlighted by numerous Housing Maintenance Code violations, including ongoing rodent infestations (notably in apartments 3D and 6H), plumbing issues, and various maintenance problems affecting multiple apartments, from defective doors to unsanitary conditions. The building's infrastructure has shown significant challenges, particularly with the elevator system, as demonstrated by multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations between 2018-2021, including periods when the only elevator was out of service, creating hazardous conditions.

While several elevator-related ECB violations from 2019 and 2020 have been resolved, there remains an active violation regarding the failure to display energy efficiency scores as of April 2021. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received several violation citations related to building safety and maintenance, including issues with fire escape obstructions, smoke detector problems, and various repairs required under the Housing Maintenance Code. Recent inspections and complaint resolutions suggest ongoing efforts to address these issues, though many violations allow time for correction before requiring further action.