235 East 196th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

235 East 196th Street, a 5-story, 40-unit residential building constructed in 1922 and classified as a New Law Tenement, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. The property, currently owned by Marvin Schwartz, has accumulated multiple violations and maintenance issues, with the most concerning being a recent mold problem reported in June 2025. Between May and July 2025, the building faced numerous violations including unsanitary conditions (pests), multiple instances of paint/plaster damage (walls, ceilings), water leaks, and flooring issues, all of which resulted in HPD violations requiring correction.

More recent complaints from 2025 include additional concerns about floor conditions, ventilation problems, and roofing issues. The building has shown persistent pest control needs, with multiple rodent inspections recorded throughout 2024-2025 indicating ongoing rat activity, including recent bait applications in July 2025. The property's maintenance history reveals several serious concerns, including a violation for water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees in apartment 2F (December 2024), and various structural and maintenance issues documented through Housing Maintenance Code Violations.

The building has also faced administrative violations related to pressure inspection filings in 2022-2024, and a partial stop work order was issued in June 2024 regarding unauthorized bathroom floor work in apartment 1B. Historical complaints from 2019-2022 about egress issues (locked/blocked exits) and sidewalk conditions were documented, though some were closed due to inspector access issues or lack of violations. Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2019, with no reported infestations in recent years.