225 Naples Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463

225 Naples Terrace, located in Kingsbridge, is a 66-unit, 6-story "New Law Tenement" building constructed in 1926 and currently owned by James White. The building has a troubling history of maintenance issues, particularly evident in recent months. From May to June 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints resulting in issued violations, including problems with flooring/stairs, an electric/gas range, plumbing in the bathtub/shower, and window frames, along with reports of pests, water leaks, and mold. The building has also experienced recurring issues with bedbugs, though the most recent reports from 2022-2023 show no active infestations.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in December 2024, affecting apartments 1E, 2E, 3C, and C, including problems with hot water temperature, mold, flooring, plaster surfaces, and various repairs needed throughout the units. The building's history reveals serious safety concerns from 2020, when violations were issued regarding obstructed exit passageways and other egress problems in connection with illegal room modifications. This was coupled with violations related to fire safety systems and the use of an apartment for transient purposes, suggesting unauthorized short-term rental activity. Although most of these violations were ultimately resolved, there were penalties imposed totaling $4,375.

Recent inspections in 2022-2023 indicate some ongoing pest control challenges, with multiple rat activity reports, though compliance inspections have shown passing results more recently. The building's recent complaints and violations, particularly those resulting in issued violations during 2025, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety, while the pattern of pest-related complaints indicates a persistent sanitation issue despite recent inspections showing no current violations. The property's emergency and non-emergency complaints in 2025, including issues with kitchen appliances, flooring, and various sanitary conditions, combined with the bedbug and rodent history, paint a picture of a building requiring continued attention to maintenance and pest control. While violations from 2024 regarding high water temperatures and various repairs in multiple apartments remain open as of October 2023, the building has shown some improvements in recent inspection results, particularly regarding rodent control as of 2022. Please note that while this summary highlights significant patterns and issues, it does not encompass every detail from the available records.