689 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

689 East 187th Street is a 4-story, 6-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Rick Herman. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in November 2024 and February 2025, resulting in violations being issued. The property has also faced safety concerns, with emergency violations for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in late 2024, though these were subsequently closed.

A notable cluster of complaints was recorded in June-July 2024, including issues with flooring, appliances (electric range and refrigerator), plumbing fixtures, and various unsanitary conditions, though no violations were issued for these complaints. The building has multiple open violations as of late 2023-2024, including issues with a leaky bathtub faucet and refrigerator door gasket in Apartment 4, and several building safety concerns documented in July 2024. These include missing gas leak emergency procedures, a missing printed scale floor plan, and various maintenance issues in common areas.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with multiple bait applications observed in 2023-2024, typically indicating ongoing pest management efforts. While the building has passed several rodent inspections and bedbug reports consistently show zero infested units from 2019 through 2024, the recurring nature of heating system issues and the presence of multiple open violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of violations and repairs, with some issues being addressed through proper certification, while others remain open as of the latest inspection dates.