21 East 198th Street, Bronx, NY 10468
The property at 21 East 198th Street in the Fordham neighborhood, currently owned by Arben Mitaj, is facing multiple ongoing maintenance and safety issues as of July 2025. Most notably, the building has experienced persistent rodent activity, with eight inspections between 2022 and 2024 confirming the presence of rats, though some baiting efforts were implemented.
The building has also suffered from significant fire-related damage, with violations recorded in June 2023 affecting both the first and second-floor apartments. Additional serious issues include broken or defective fire retardant plaster in the cellar and public hall, as well as multiple failures to file required annual bedbug reports, with the most recent violation from April 2024 still open. The building's condition has prompted multiple environmental control board violations, including one from June 2023 regarding excessive construction debris in the front yard, for which a $500 penalty was imposed.
The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved violations, with many dating back to 2021 and 2022 still remaining open as of this report. While some violations from 2018 concerning gas leak and smoke detector notices were resolved, more recent complaints about water drainage issues and construction work were recorded in 2023. The building's current status raises concerns about overall habitability, given the combination of fire damage, rodent infestations, and various open violations regarding building maintenance and safety requirements.
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Building Characteristics
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Year built | 0 |
Total area | 0 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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