645 East 182nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 44-unit, 6-story building at 645 East 182nd Street in Belmont, owned by Kenneth Yustman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in mid-2025, there are ongoing investigations by the Department of Health related to smoking violations, with the Health Department having issued official notifications to the landlord in response to tenant complaints. The building has faced recurring heating and hot water problems, with a major heat complaint affecting the entire building recorded in February 2025.

Multiple inspections and complaints between January and February 2025 identified various issues including plumbing problems (basin/sink), electrical concerns (lighting and outlet/switch), and a rat sighting, though some inspections found no violations. The property has documented housing maintenance violations from late 2023 and 2024, including unresolved issues regarding inadequate heat supply and locked boiler room access, which were classified as Class C violations. Structural and safety concerns were noted, including water leak issues affecting the 2nd-story public hall and problems with fire-rated materials, while a 2024 inspection revealed a fire escape access issue in Apartment 2A.

The building's history includes several past violations related to egress, construction compliance, and systems maintenance, particularly between 2018-2021, with some matters being resolved and others remaining active. Recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show minimal infestation problems, with most years reporting zero affected units. While the building appears to have undergone various inspections and corrections over the years, recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges requiring attention.