260 East 194th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

260 East 194th Street is a five-story New Law tenement building located in Fordham, containing 16 units and owned by Heng Ly. The building, constructed in 1913, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there were multiple power outage complaints in April 2025, along with various electrical and plumbing problems, including issues with outlets, switches, and a radiator.

These outages appear to be more systematic than isolated incidents. In late 2024, the building was inspected for various issues, resulting in violations for a sink basin problem and a mold complaint, though some issues were found not to violate housing laws. Apartment 21 has particularly notable ongoing violations as of November 2024, including defects in bathroom tiles, bathroom vanity, waste line, and various plumbing and electrical issues. Additional concerning maintenance history includes structural stability complaints regarding building shaking/vibration in late 2023 and early 2024, though access was not granted for these inspections.

An active Environmental Control Board violation from November 2023 notes exterior facade issues including cracks and spalling, as well as interior stair damage. The building has undergone regular pest control inspections, with several documented instances of rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though recent inspections show bait application as a response. Importantly, the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations reported since 2019, which indicates effective pest management in that regard. While there have been various maintenance complaints over the years, the most pressing recent issues appear to be the power outages and various building systems problems documented in 2025, along with the structural and facade concerns noted in previous inspections.