622 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The five-story New Law tenement building at 622 East 187th Street in Belmont, owned by Sefik Gunes, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, with particular concerns regarding heating and hot water systems. The most recent complaints in late 2024 documented inadequate heat and hot water conditions affecting the entire building, leading to violations by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Apartment 1A has been identified as requiring multiple repairs, including issues with the bathroom sink, light fixtures, radiator, and various plaster and paint problems, as documented in a December 2024 violation notice.

The building has also faced plumbing challenges, including a water supply issue in September 2024 and a sink problem in March 2024, along with reports of mold, pests, and unsanitary conditions. The property has shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025 confirming rat presence and requiring bait applications. While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations since 2021, there were previous incidents in 2020-2021 involving two affected units.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of accessible areas requiring attention, with various systems and components needing repair or replacement, though many complaints were unable to be fully investigated due to access issues. The most recent inspection-related violations, certified in December 2024, include concerns about an inaccessible heating system and multiple deficiencies in Apartment 1A, including plumbing, electrical, and structural issues. The property has maintained a relatively consistent record of non-infestation for bedbugs since 2021, though the presence of other maintenance issues has been notable.