667 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

667 East 187th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Rick Herman. The building has recently experienced several concerning maintenance issues, with particular attention needed to address building systems and safety concerns. As of April 2025, there are open violations related to mailbox conditions and heat/hot water systems that require correction, while a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector violations remain open in Apartment 18.

Notably, there are ongoing rodent control challenges, with inspections in 2025-2024 showing persistent rat activity. The building has experienced repeated issues with garbage/recycling storage and general sanitation concerns, though some recent complaints were found not to violate housing laws. The property has a concerning history of building safety issues, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations identified in December 2024, particularly in Apartment 16B, where problems included floor tile repairs, pest infestation, and water leak concerns.

Historical complaints show a pattern of maintenance challenges, including issues with heat/hot water systems, missing signage, and various general maintenance requirements. There were also several Department of Buildings complaints in 2022 related to construction work, egress issues, and illegal sidewalk encroachments that resulted in fines. While the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug inspections showing no infestations from 2019 through 2024, the ongoing rodent activity and various building system issues suggest a need for continued monitoring and attention to maintenance standards.