589 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story residential building at 589 East 178th Street in Tremont, owned by Michelle Castillo and constructed in 2010, has experienced several notable issues since its completion. Most significantly, there have been recurring violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations documented in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, all citing non-compliance with Section A of the Housing Maintenance Code regarding the mandatory annual bedbug reports.

Additionally, the building faced serious heat and hot water issues in December 2018, with multiple complaints to the Housing Preservation and Development Department (HPD) concerning both the entire building and individual apartments, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. During this period, there was also a complaint about the building's certificate of occupancy status, which was closed due to inspector access issues.

On a more positive note, the building has maintained consistent compliance with rodent control requirements, passing all inspections from 2019 through 2025, indicating effective pest management practices. The most recent building inspection records show no active violations or recurring issues that would significantly impact resident quality of life. While the bedbug reporting violations represent a pattern of non-compliance, the building's recent clean record with respect to pest control and the absence of major maintenance issues in recent years suggest that while there have been historical concerns, there has been stability in building operations in recent times.