268 East 181st Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 5-story, 26-unit building at 268 East 181st Street in Fordham, owned by Migdalia Velez and constructed in 1913, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints in late 2024 showing ongoing heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building. The property has also faced significant safety and maintenance challenges in 2024, with multiple open violations including rodent activity, defective self-closing doors, and missing safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in multiple apartments (1A, 1B, 3A, and 4B).

Previous heat and hot water complaints were documented in 2018, 2021, and 2022, indicating a persistent problem with the building's heating system. Recent inspections in 2024 have revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including an infestation of water bugs in Apartment 1A and various maintenance issues such as broken plaster and paint problems in bathrooms.

The building also has an active violation from April 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past four reporting periods (2021-2024), the most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 showed rat activity, representing a significant health concern. The property's management has had some difficulty with access during inspections, as noted in multiple 311 complaints, which could potentially hinder timely resolution of building issues.