418 East 153rd Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 418 East 153rd Street in Melrose, owned by Morad Khakshour, was constructed in 2018 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its operational life. Most recently, in January 2025, there were heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, which were promptly addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Throughout 2024, the building faced multiple maintenance challenges including water leaks (both slow leaks and damp spots), interior wall and ceiling issues requiring paint/plaster work, and a general cabinet problem, all of which were resolved through HPD intervention. Additionally, there have been two bedbug reporting periods (2022-2024) showing no infestations, and the building's most recent rodent inspections in 2023 showed both rat activity and successful bait application. During construction in late 2018, several safety violations were recorded related to construction practices, including issues with roof protection, guardrail systems, and unsafe conditions, though these were subsequently resolved.

The building has maintained an up-to-date bedbug reporting record from 2019 through 2025, consistently showing zero infested or re-infested units. While there have been various 311 complaints and HPD service requests over the years, most issues have been addressed promptly through appropriate channels, with no current open violations or outstanding maintenance issues on record as of October 2023. The building's permit history also shows proper documentation and issuance of necessary permits during construction, all of which were successfully resolved.