65 East 193rd Street, Bronx, NY 10468

The 6-story, 42-unit building at 65 East 193rd Street in Fordham, owned by Chaim Schweid, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring pest problems, with the most recent official complaint about unsanitary conditions and pests dating from June 2025 still marked as open. The building has also faced persistent heating issues in 2025, with complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building in both February and March of that year.

Multiple violations and complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 5F, where violations documented in 2024-2025 include water leaks, broken windows, and defective plaster surfaces. Safety remains a significant concern, with violations related to smoke detectors, emergency exit pathways, and various building systems. The elevator system has been a recurring source of complaints, particularly between 2019-2022 when multiple violations were recorded regarding its operation and alternate service requirements.

Structural and exterior maintenance issues are evident, with recent Department of Buildings violations (2024) noting problems with loose bricks, missing mortar joints, and cracked windows. Rodent activity has been a persistent issue, with multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025 indicating ongoing problems despite bait application efforts. While some violations have been resolved, several remain open, and there are indications of systematic access issues for inspectors attempting to verify corrections, as evidenced by multiple complaints leaving inspection attempts marked with "Inspector was not able to gain access." The building's history also shows regular bedbug monitoring, with the most recent report from 2024 indicating one infested unit, though it was reported as eradicated.