615 East 189th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 24-unit, 5-story tenement building at 615 East 189th Street in Belmont, owned by David Manheimer and constructed in 1903, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024-2025. Most notably, there are ongoing problems with wall conditions, as evidenced by multiple paint/plaster complaints and violations, including a May 2025 complaint that resulted in HPD violations.

The building has also faced pest control challenges, with a March 2025 unsanitary conditions complaint resulting in violations, following previous mold and garbage storage complaints in late 2024. Safety concerns have been documented, including a broken/missing window guard violation in October 2024, though some complaints, such as those regarding garbage storage, did not result in violations upon inspection. Recent health and safety inspections reveal persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2023-2024 showing rat activity, though subsequent baiting efforts were implemented.

The building's infrastructure has shown some concerning patterns, including a February 2025 heat/hot water complaint (though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during inspection), and various apartment-specific issues including problems with a refrigerator and multiple repair needs in Apartment 15 (including window guard, paint, floor, and door issues) documented in July 2024 violations. The property has also had irregularities with access to units during inspections, particularly noted in complaints from September 2024 and January 2025. While the building has maintained a non-infested status regarding bedbugs in recent annual filings and had passed some safety inspections, the cumulative record suggests ongoing maintenance challenges requiring attention.