227 East 203rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458

227 East 203rd Street is a 6-story, 43-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Victor Fein. The building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past two years, with multiple open complaints as of May 2025, including plumbing issues (toilets/sinks) and various interior maintenance problems (walls, ceilings, cabinets). The property has demonstrated significant heating and hot water system issues, with multiple complaints in late 2024 and recurring heating system violations, though some were found not to violate HPD's housing laws during inspections.

Safety concerns are notable, including open violations from late 2024 regarding defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1A, as well as a 2024 violation related to the building entrance door lock. The elevator system has been a recurring source of problems, with multiple "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" complaints between 2018 and 2025, most recently in 2024-2025. Building systems have attracted various violations, including emergency heating/hot water complaints, cooking gas issues, and multiple open violations regarding building entrance security.

Recent reports from 2025 show ongoing pest control challenges, with rodent activity noted in inspections from 2023 to 2025, despite bait application efforts. The building's environmental compliance history shows a mix of resolved and open violations, including several related to building safety systems and elevator functionality. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug prevention, with no reported infestations across multiple annual filings from 2018 to 2024. While the building has undergone some repairs and has had various violations resolved, the pattern of recurring issues—particularly in heating, building systems, and pest control—suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.