220 East 197th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story, 65-unit building at 220 East 197th Street, owned by Heng Ly, was constructed in 1925 as a New Law Tenement and has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues in recent years. Most notably, from December 2024 through April 2025, there were multiple complaints and service requests regarding heat and hot water outages, with several emergencies being reported and some violations issued by HPD.

The building's maintenance history shows ongoing heating system challenges, with three heating complaints in April 2025 alone, and an active plumbing issue as of June 2025. The property has significant ongoing maintenance concerns, with multiple open violations recorded in late 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, fire safety materials, and brickwork at the building's front. A particularly concerning pattern has emerged in 2024-2025, showing regular rat activity with multiple inspections indicating persistent pest control challenges.

The building has also undergone several work-related inspections, with some resulting in violations, particularly regarding construction site safety and debris management in 2022-2023. While there have been numerous building permits issued between 2019 and 2025, including several for alteration work in 2023-2024, the frequency and nature of service requests suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that significantly impact resident comfort and building conditions. The building's heating and plumbing systems appear to require particular attention, based on the pattern of complaints and service requests over the past several years.