2845 East 196th Street, Bronx, NY 10461

The two-story, four-unit building at 2845 East 196th Street in Pelham Bay, built in 1926 and currently owned by Abdul Harey, has experienced significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. In summer 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints about water leaks, plumbing problems, and issues with walls and windows, with several inspection attempts being unable to gain access. These problems are reflected in open violations from June 2024, which include water leaks affecting multiple rooms, broken plaster surfaces, and defective doors and cabinets in the basement apartment.

The building has a troubling history of occupancy and safety concerns, with an active Environmental Control Board violation from November 2023 regarding an illegally created basement apartment with full bathroom and kitchen, which was assessed a penalty of $1,250. The property's maintenance history shows persistent plumbing and water damage issues, with multiple emergency complaints about heavy water flow leaks in mid-2024, and several Housing Maintenance Code violations related to water damage in 2024. Previous inspections have documented various repair needs, including issues with cabinets, windows, and wall surfaces.

The building's rodent inspection history shows mixed results, with failures noted in 2019, though a recent inspection in January 2024 passed. The property has faced challenges with regulatory compliance, as evidenced by multiple ECB violations in 2019 regarding failure to comply with previous commissioners' orders, though these were eventually resolved. The building's historical record shows it was built as a New Law Tenement, and despite being 99 years old, it continues to house four units over two stories, though there have been questions about its proper configuration and compliance with current regulations.