510 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The 4-story, 7-unit building at 510 East 163rd Street in Morrisania, currently managed by 510 East 163 LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since late 2023. Most notably, there is an ongoing rodent problem, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing active rat activity despite multiple baiting interventions between 2022 and 2025.

The building has also faced significant heating and hot water issues, particularly during early 2025, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and water affecting the entire building, though not all inspectors were able to gain access for verification. A December 2024 inspection revealed excessively hot water (exceeding 130 degrees) in Apartment 3F, which remains an open violation. The property has several other active violations, including failure to properly maintain fire escape equipment, improper installation of plexiglass door panels, and general cleanliness issues in both front areas and public halls.

There are ongoing concerns regarding building safety equipment, with violations for missing safety features like proper ladder shoes on fire escapes. Additionally, there are serious regulatory compliance issues, with active violations related to illegal modifications in the cellar area (including unauthorized bathroom and room conversions) and failure to file required boiler inspection reports, which carries a $3,125 penalty. The building's management has shown some response to these issues, as evidenced by multiple service requests being closed, but many violations, particularly those affecting basic services like heat and water, remain persistent problems affecting the tenant experience.