236 East 197th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

236 East 197th Street is a 4-story, 9-unit residential building located in Fordham and owned by 236 E 197 Realty Corp. The 1913 New Law Tenement building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with several significant events occurring between late 2024 and early 2025.

Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, including incidents in December 2024 and January 2025, both of which were reportedly resolved promptly. The building has also faced several inspection challenges, with multiple complaints regarding plumbing (bathtubs, sinks), door/window issues, and paint/plaster problems, particularly in late 2024, where inspectors were often unable to complete their inspections. The property has two open violations from 2024 related to bedbug reporting and bathroom fixtures in Apartment 4, along with various maintenance issues documented during inspections in 2024-2025, including an emergency mold situation and concerns about a carbon monoxide detector.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, there were instances of rat activity recorded in compliance inspections in early 2022. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many issues being resolved promptly or through tenant confirmation of repairs, though the frequency and variety of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, the building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations during the 2020-2021 reporting period, and recent rodent inspections have consistently passed, indicating some improvements in pest management.