624 Mead Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The 2-family house at 624 Mead Street in Van Nest, built in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly affecting the residential experience. The most recent cluster of problems emerged in May 2023, when multiple violations were recorded by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including issues with mold (approximately 12 sq. ft.

at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom), water leaks, peeling paint, and plumbing problems in the cellar apartment (BASEME). These violations, while marked as resolved by May 29, 2023, indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. Earlier, in January 2023, there was an emergency heat and hot water issue affecting the entire building, though tenants reported restoration of service. The building has also faced plumbing and appliance concerns in February 2022, including problems with radiators and an electric/gas range, while water leak issues were documented in both 2022 and 2023.

The property has a documented history of pest control efforts, with bedbug inspections showing no infestations in recent reports (March 2024 and July 2021), though rodent activity was initially noted in December 2022, followed by a successful compliance inspection in February 2023. Multiple Department of Buildings permits were issued in 2020 and 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. The building's Maintenance Code violations from May 2023 included various issues such as broken ceramic tiles, defective plaster surfaces, and problems with sink drainage in the cellar apartment, indicating a range of maintenance requirements throughout the property. During 2019-2021, rodent baiting was conducted multiple times, though recent inspections have shown improvements in pest control.