27 West 181st Street, Bronx, NY 10453

The 5-story, 45-unit building at 27 West 181st Street in University Heights, constructed in 1924, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years under the ownership of Anuradha Kumar. Most recently, in March 2025, there was an emergency heat and hot water issue affecting the entire building.

The building has faced multiple maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, when multiple violations were issued for various issues including unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), as well as problems with paint/plaster on walls, ceilings, and cabinets. September 2024 inspections revealed open violations related to lead-based paint hazard control requirements in apartments 1D, 3D, 3F, and E. The building has a concerning history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 showing rat activity, though the most recent inspection in July 2025 passed.

There have also been issues with building systems and infrastructure, including a water leak in the vestibule requiring repair in August 2024 and ongoing concerns about self-closing doors at the entrance requiring replacement or repair. A notable incident occurred in 2020-2021 regarding illegal unit conversion, resulting in an active Environmental Control Board violation with a penalty of $1,250. While the building has maintained some compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestations in reports from 2019-2022, it has not submitted a benchmarking report of energy use as required by city regulations, resulting in an active violation as of 2019.