685 East 183rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 6-story, 45-unit tenement building at 685 East 183rd Street in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Demetrios Moragianis and dating back to 1913, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between April and May 2025, there were multiple emergencies regarding heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, as well as significant water leak problems. The building is currently facing several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024, particularly involving apartment 4G, which show concerning conditions including water leaks, mold, and pest problems.

Recent rodent inspections have consistently indicated issues with rat activity or other problems, with the most recent compliance inspection in May 2025 showing a failure for "Other Reasons." The building also has open housing maintenance code complaints as of June 2025 regarding plumbing issues in bathrooms, water leaks, and an unsanitary pest condition. A review of the building's history shows some improvements in certain areas. While there was a period of bedbug infestation documented in 2019-2020 affecting 2 units, subsequent inspections from 2021 through 2024 show no bedbug activity reported.

The building has also addressed several past violations, including issues with peeling paint, window repairs, and various maintenance concerns that were properly corrected and closed. However, the recent pattern of heat/hot water issues, rodent problems, and ongoing plumbing concerns suggests persistent maintenance challenges. The building's emergency response to complaints has generally involved inspections and confirmations of problem resolution, though multiple complaints in 2025 indicate that these issues are not fully resolved.