25 East 193rd Street, Bronx, NY 10468

The 5-story, 55-unit building at 25 East 193rd Street, owned by Carl Chaims, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent months. As of June 2025, there are multiple open complaints filed with the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding various maintenance issues, including a slow water leak, problems with an electric/gas range, and multiple door and window-related issues. The building has also faced rodent-related challenges, with the most recent rat sighting reported in June 2025, following previous inspections throughout 2024 that consistently showed rat activity.

Notable health and safety concerns were documented in late 2024 when lead paint hazards were identified in apartment E41, along with various maintenance violations including unpainted areas, electrical issues, and problems with radiator valves, though these violations were subsequently marked as closed after required corrections were made. The building's history includes both structural and regulatory concerns, such as a reported illegal gas hook-up in 2019 and a building stability complaint that resulted in an Oath violation. Environmental issues were documented in 2019 when the 5th-floor hallway ceiling was found to be in disrepair due to roof water leaks.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since 2020, with no reported infestations in the past five years. While the building did experience some violations related to documentation submission in 2022, these were dismissed after compliance. Regular rodent control measures have been implemented, though recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 show continued rodent activity. The building's management has generally addressed violations when identified, as evidenced by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to lead paint and other issues in late 2024, though there remains an open water leak complaint as of June 2025.