75 West 238th Street, Bronx, NY 10463

75 West 238th Street is a 6-story, 72-unit residential building constructed in 1960, currently owned by Lisa Hicks. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years, with complaints documented in both 2022 and 2021, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. There have been multiple violations regarding self-closing doors, with issues documented in 2023 (Apartment 7L), 2020 (Apartments 1J and 7A), and historical violations from 2007 involving various maintenance issues in Apartment 7L.

The property has faced several significant incidents in recent years, including a building shaking/vibrating complaint in 2022, work without proper permits in 2024, and electrical wiring concerns in early 2025. Elevator maintenance and roof/ceiling issues have also been noted, with one documented elevator violation in 2020 regarding door lock monitoring. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of both environmental and structural concerns, including rodent sightings in 2021 and historical issues, though recent inspections have generally passed.

There have been multiple ECB violations in 2024 related to a sidewalk shed and construction activities, resulting in penalties totaling $8,125. The property has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past several years. While some violations have been promptly addressed and closed, the recurring nature of heat issues, structural concerns, and compliance violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building underwent significant work in 2023-2024, as evidenced by multiple permit requests and violations, indicating various ongoing improvement projects or necessary repairs.