739 East 183rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The two-story, nine-unit residential building at 739 East 183rd Street in Belmont, owned by Mayer Kaufman and constructed in 1925, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in 2025 alone, particularly from March to April. At least seven separate incidents of heat/hot water complaints were reported between March 15 and April 10, 2025, with multiple inspection attempts failing due to lack of access. The building has also faced electrical problems, with three power outage complaints between March 15 and April 6, 2025, and plumbing issues involving toilets in April 2025.

A pest infestation issue was documented in April 2025, with one specific complaint about roaches in Apartment 1B, which appears to be a recurring issue as similar violations were noted in 2024 affecting multiple units and common areas. The building has several open violations from the November 2024 inspection, including deficiencies related to building signage and emergency equipment. Specifically, violations were noted for not properly maintaining a fire escape drop ladder guide rail, while other violations involving heating system access and notification requirements were subsequently closed after correction. The property has experienced rodent activity as recently as May 2025, though previous inspections in 2023-2024 showed passing results.

While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in 2024, with no confirmed infestations, the frequency of maintenance issues, especially regarding heat/hot water systems and pest problems, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort. The building's inspection history shows a pattern of inspection access issues, with multiple instances in 2025 where inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations. Various Housing Maintenance Code complaints were documented and subsequently closed, often citing violations and requiring corrections. The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple construction-related complaints between 2021-2022, though most were closed without violations being warranted at the time of inspection.