172 East 205th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 172 East 205th Street in Norwood, owned by Gregory Harvey, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns emerging during 2022-2023. The property has multiple open violations as of 2024, including failure to file annual bedbug reports and various issues in the second-floor apartment (2F) such as defective bathroom tiles, non-working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, window issues, and a malfunctioning toilet. The building has faced recurring rodent problems, evidenced by multiple inspections between 2021 and 2025, with a failed inspection in May 2025.

A series of service requests and violations were documented in 2022, including issues with water leaks, mold, electrical problems, and multiple plumbing concerns affecting both the toilet and bathtub/shower, with some violations properly documented while others remained open in housing maintenance records. The building's inspection history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022 when multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints were filed, resulting in various violations. These included problems with garbage storage, heating/hot water systems, flooring, and unsanitary conditions.

While some issues were addressed and closed, including a power outage complaint in August 2022 and various maintenance code complaints from 2021-2022, significant concerns remain unresolved as of the most recent inspections. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections from 2021 through 2025, showing a pattern of rat activity and compliance issues, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate passed results. A vacant building complaint from 2023 was investigated and found to have no violations at that time.