611 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

611 East 178th Street is a 5-story, 16-unit New Law tenement building, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Tri-bel, L.P. The building has experienced recurring heat and water-related issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency complaints about heating systems reported for both individual apartments and the entire building in December 2024 and February 2024. Plumbing concerns have also been documented, including a recent basin/sink issue in February 2025 where the HPD inspector was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has shown persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in early 2024 when multiple violations were documented for water leaks, ceiling repairs, and plaster issues. These included problems with the north wall at the fifth-story public hall, where violations were issued for water leaks and damaged fire retardant materials. Notably, the building has maintained a clear record for bedbug infestations since 2020, with no reported cases in the last five filing periods. Recent rodent control efforts indicate a significant pest management issue, with multiple inspections showing rat activity throughout 2024 and early 2025.

The Department of Buildings had previously issued a violation in October 2018 regarding a spill switch installation issue with the heating system, though this appears to have been resolved. All documented complaints and violations have been closed, with most being resolved through proper repairs or inspections confirming correction of the issues. In early 2024, several violations were recorded and subsequently certified as corrected by February 2024, including required repairs to the north wall and ceiling at the fifth-story public hall. The building's maintenance record shows regular interaction with HPD and prompt response to most emergency situations, though some recent inspection access issues have been noted.