353 East 193rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458

353 East 193rd Street is a 5-story, 10-unit New Law Tenement building in Fordham, constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Heng Ly. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past two years, with recurring issues centering around heat and hot water systems, particularly evident during a notable cluster of complaints in December 2024. Multiple service requests regarding heating problems were filed, with complaints specifying both building-wide and individual apartment issues.

The property is currently facing active rodent control concerns, with inspections in 2025 confirming rat activity and the application of bait. Additionally, the building has open violations from December 2024 affecting the 5th floor apartment, including issues with electrical fixtures, doors, and pest infestation. Earlier maintenance history shows a pattern of complaints requiring attention, including plumbing problems, mold issues, and various building maintenance concerns such as paint/plaster problems and flooring issues, particularly focused on apartments 4 and 5.

The HPD has conducted multiple inspections, some resulting in violations, while others found conditions not violating housing laws. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations or managed cases over the past several years, with consistent reporting showing "0" in all relevant categories since 2019. The most recent rodent inspections in 2025 have confirmed ongoing activity, with the last compliance inspection in May 2025 noting rat activity. The property's inspection history shows some improvement, with several complaints being resolved, though multiple open violations remain, particularly focused on the 4th and 5th floors.