558 East 191st Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 22-unit tenement at 558 East 191st Street in Fordham, owned by Steven Kashanian, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly in 2023 and 2024. The building, constructed in 1913, has faced multiple rodent-related incidents, with rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents reported in September 2023 alone. While some recent rodent inspections in 2025 have passed, earlier inspections in 2024 showed mixed results, including one instance of failed compliance.

The property has also experienced significant plumbing and sanitation issues, with multiple complaints regarding heating/hot water problems in April 2023, followed by various sanitary condition complaints including pests and mold. In mid-2023, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued multiple violations across different apartment units, particularly affecting Apartment 12 on the first story. These violations included issues with plaster surfaces, plumbing fixtures, and the presence of mold.

The building's maintenance record also shows a pattern of plumbing-related complaints, with both emergency and non-emergency issues reported between 2022 and 2023. While the building had violations for failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections in 2022 and 2021, these were subsequently dismissed. On a positive note, the building has maintained an active bedbug management record with no confirmed infestations since 2023. Recent inspection records in 2024 and 2025 indicate improved maintenance, with multiple violations being certified as corrected, though the building's historical pattern of maintenance issues suggests ongoing monitoring of building conditions.