998 East 179th Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The 7-story, 90-unit apartment building at 998 East 179th Street in the West Farms neighborhood, owned by West Farms Square LLC and constructed in 1971, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2025, there was a significant water leak problem that required inspection and resulted in violations from HPD. The building's heating and hot water systems have shown particular vulnerability, with multiple emergency complaints in late 2024 and early 2024 regarding system failures, though inspections confirmed restoration of services.

An open violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports is currently pending resolution. The building's maintenance history reveals patterns of water-related issues, including a slow leak complaint in 2022 and multiple heat/hot water complaints across different years. The property has also faced challenges with its elevator system, receiving violations for lack of alternate service in 2019 and 2024.

Rodent activity has been a recurring concern, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing rat activity, though prior inspections in 2022 and 2019 passed without issues. Between 2017 and 2022, there were several documented bedbug infestations, though recent filings in 2022-2023 indicated no active infestations, with units reportedly treated and successfully eradicated. The building has experienced other notable issues such as a power outage in 2022 and various maintenance violations that were subsequently resolved, including multiple citations related to the mechanical ventilation system in Apartment 4J in 2018. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through inspections and repairs, the pattern of recurring heating, water, and rodent problems suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance practices.