55 Evelyn Place, Bronx, NY 10468

55 Evelyn Place, a 6-story, 36-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Ignacio Castillo, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly throughout early 2025. The building has faced multiple emergencies related to heat and hot water systems, with three separate complaints between January 10-29, 2025, including one for the entire building. January 2025 also saw issues with mold, wall conditions requiring paint/plaster work, plumbing problems (sink and toilet), window frame concerns, and an appliance issue involving the electric/gas range.

These triggered violations that the property owner was required to address within specific timelines. The building has a persistent history of elevator maintenance problems, with recurring "No Alternate Service" complaints and violations between 2019-2025, including a currently active complaint from May 2025. The property has documented rodent activity as recently as March 2025, though it passed inspection in April 2025.

Between 2022 and 2024, the building underwent various repairs and inspections, including work on apartments 1D and 2D related to plaster surfaces, smoke detectors, and water leaks. Several violations from 2019 regarding improperly installed air conditioner units and building maintenance were recorded, along with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring attention to various building systems. The building also has several active Department of Buildings violations related to energy efficiency reporting requirements that remain unresolved as of July 2025. Despite these maintenance challenges, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past six years, according to the building's annual reporting.