129 West 197th Street, Bronx, NY 10468

129 West 197th Street, located in the Kingsbridge neighborhood, is a 2-story, 3-unit family house built in 1920 and currently owned by Peter Shiran. The property has experienced persistent rodent-related issues over the past several years, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 showing recurring rat activity and violations noted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Despite these challenges, recent inspections in 2025 have shown improvement, with April 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status.

The building underwent multiple construction-related activities in 2019-2020, which led to several Environmental Control Board violations related to inadequate housekeeping, lack of handrails, and failure to provide approved construction documents, resulting in penalties totaling $5,912. These construction activities triggered complaints about illegal conversions and work without permits, though some of these complaints were eventually unsubstantiated or resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access. The property had two emergency housing maintenance code complaints in February 2021 regarding heat/hot water and lighting issues, though inspections found no violations.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases between 2021-2024. The most recent building permits from 2019-2020 suggest various improvement works were undertaken, including plumbing and electrical modifications. While the recent rodent inspection results show some improvement, with passed inspections in 2024 and 2025, the building's history indicates ongoing challenges with pest control and historical construction-related violations, though current data suggests some stabilization in these areas.