135 West 183rd Street, Bronx, NY 10453

135 West 183rd Street is a five-story, 52-unit residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by Mark Engel. The property has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly relating to sanitation and building maintenance. Most notably, the building has documented ongoing rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 confirming rat sightings and previous inspections showing similar results in 2023 and 2024.

There have been multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations, with violations issued by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in March 2025 related to water leaks, damp spots, doors, and various sanitary issues. Apartment 2J has been the focus of several violations, including issues with lead-based paint, plaster surfaces, water leaks, and an active mice infestation. The building suffered a significant 4-alarm fire in March 2021, resulting in substantial damage to the roof structure over apartments 5A-5E and creating various building safety concerns, though some reconstruction work was subsequently permitted. The property has a consistent history of maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues, water supply concerns, and problems with self-closing doors at bulkhead locations.

The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple violation notices related to building walls and appurtenances, particularly concerning retaining walls that exhibited bulging and cracking, though some violations have been resolved. Recent inspection records show ongoing compliance challenges with various building systems and sanitation issues, including confirmed rat activity in 2025 and multiple rodent-related complaints. The building's management has undergone several inspections under Local Law 188/17, with varied results, and multiple emergency repairs have been documented. While bedbug reports show no infestations over the past three years, the persistent rodent issues and various housing code violations indicate ongoing building maintenance challenges that require attention.