342 East 194th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The two-family home at 342 East 194th Street in Fordham, owned by Michael Cohan, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly concerning essential services. Most recently, in September 2023, there was a heavy water leak that required HPD intervention.

The property has a concerning pattern of heat and hot water failures, with three documented incidents affecting the entire building in 2023 alone (February), as well as similar problems in November 2020 and January 2020. Additionally, there was a power outage reported in October 2019, which also required HPD's attention.

The building has faced pest control challenges as well, with multiple rodent sightings reported between 2020-2022, including confirmed rat sightings in July 2022 that resulted in violations, though earlier mouse problems from 2020 did not result in violations when inspected by DOHMH. While all reported issues have been closed following appropriate inspections or corrections, the recurring nature of heat and hot water problems, along with recent water leak issues, suggests ongoing infrastructural challenges that have required multiple emergency interventions over the years.