615 East 179th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 4-story, 9-unit tenement building at 615 East 179th Street in Tremont, constructed in 1910 and owned by Lash Kocovic, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water incidents affecting the entire building, with four emergency complaints filed between November 2024 and March 2024, suggesting ongoing HVAC system challenges. Additional significant concerns include a broken window guard violation in July 2024 (Class C), persistent water leak issues, and problems with pests and mold during 2024.

The building has also been grappling with rodent activity, as indicated by multiple inspections throughout 2023 and 2024, with three instances of rat activity recorded between 2023-2025. Recent building maintenance violations, while generally resolved, show a pattern of requiring attention to both emergency and non-emergency issues. These include violations related to the heating system, roof leaks, fire escape security, and various maintenance requirements for common areas.

The building currently has four active DOB violations regarding failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2020-2023, indicating possible regulatory compliance issues. Despite these challenges, the property has maintained a bedbug-free status according to the official reporting system, with no reported infestations since 2019. Recent inspections and permits (2019-2021) for various plumbing and emergency work suggest ongoing maintenance and repairs to address the building's needs, though access issues have occasionally hindered inspection processes.