84 West 188th Street, Bronx, NY 10468
84 West 188th Street is a 5-story, 37-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1921 and currently owned by David Diamond. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with several complaints documented in 2024-2025 affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, though most were resolved promptly. The property has faced various maintenance challenges, including a cluster of emergency plumbing issues reported in February 2025 (bathtub/shower, sink, radiator), and multiple violations from July 2024 involving mold, pest infestation, and various safety concerns in apartment 3B.
Notably, there are open violations regarding lead-based paint hazards in apartment B (2023) and several safety issues including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's common areas have undergone inspections revealing violations in 2024 related to fire safety and gas storage. The property has maintained compliance with various health inspections, showing no bedbug infestations in the past several years and passing recent rodent inspections (2023 and 2024), though there were previous rat activity reports between 2017-2021.
The Department of Buildings issued one violation in 2019 related to technical reporting requirements, which was later dismissed. Recent construction activities include two permits issued in 2022 and 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvement work. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with heat/hot water systems and plumbing, though many complaints are resolved promptly through HPD inspections and interventions.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 37 |
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Year built | 1921 |
Total area | 27585 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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