55 West 184th Street, Bronx, NY 10468

The 5-story, 26-unit building at 55 West 184th Street in University Heights, constructed in 1926 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced significant and persistent infrastructure issues, particularly regarding heating and plumbing systems. Most recently, in June 2025, there were multiple complaints about no heat or hot water affecting the entire building, with tenants reporting these issues through 311 service requests.

These heating problems are part of a larger pattern, as similar complaints have been documented throughout 2025, with HPD violations issued and multiple emergency responses required to address the recurring hot water issues. The building also has ongoing concerns with rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025 noting rat presence, though it should be noted that some inspections have shown improvement, such as "Passed" results in March 2023 and July 2023. Further inspection records from late 2024 reveal serious maintenance issues in Apartments 1C and 1E, including multiple violations related to water leaks, defective plaster, and plumbing problems in bathroom facilities.

These violations, classified as "B" and "C" under the Housing Maintenance Code, indicate a pattern of water-related maintenance challenges. Historical data shows past concerns with the boiler system, including two defective/inoperative complaints in 2020 and 2025, though inspections did not warrant violations at those times. While the building's recent bedbug reporting history shows no infestations from 2021 through 2024, the persistent issues with heating, plumbing, and rodent activity suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that impact resident comfort and quality of life.