150 West 197th Street, Bronx, NY 10468

The 150 West 197th Street building, a 6-story 1928 New Law Tenement located in Kingsbridge, currently has several pressing issues requiring attention. Most notably, there are ongoing problems with the elevator system, with two active complaints from January 2025 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," and multiple past violations resulting in fines, including a $3,125 penalty in October 2024 for an out-of-service elevator that is critical for the 6-story building. The building is also experiencing significant maintenance challenges, with multiple violations still open as of October 2024, including necessary repairs to mortar joints at the front north parapet, balcony painting requirements, and various issues in Apartment 15 such as broken plaster surfaces, window frame problems, and an inoperable carbon monoxide detector.

Recent reports indicate ongoing maintenance concerns, including a pattern of heat/hot water complaints in late 2024. The building has also faced sanitation issues, with a recent complaint in May 2025 about garbage/recycling storage being investigated. Rodent activity has been documented in multiple inspections throughout 2024 and 2025, suggesting ongoing pest control challenges.

While there have been some past bedbug incidents between 2018 and 2021, recent filings for 2022-2024 show no active infestations. The building's management has faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly in Apartment 15, related to lead paint hazards, pest infestations, and safety equipment issues. These violations, along with the elevator service problems and recent maintenance requests, indicate a building requiring sustained attention to address persistent infrastructure and habitability concerns.