428 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

428 East 159th Street in Melrose is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 2001 and currently owned by Monzur Morshed. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three emergency complaints filed in 2024 (October and two in November) which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. Additionally, there have been two cooking gas-related complaints (November 2024) that also could not be inspected.

The building experienced door-related issues in 2023-2024, with two violations documented in July 2024 concerning door locks and self-closing mechanisms in Apartment B, along with a defective kitchen light fixture violation. Bedbug inspections over multiple years (2021-2024) show no infestation cases, and rodent inspections generally indicate compliance, with one failed inspection in March 2023 noted for "Other Reasons." The property has maintained regular permit issuance, with two electrical work permits issued in 2022 and 2023. The building has shown some pattern of access issues during HPD inspections, which has hindered resolution of several complaints, particularly regarding heat/hot water issues and cooking gas concerns.

While the building has had various maintenance issues requiring attention, including door functionality and lighting problems, it's worth noting that none of the recent bedbug reports indicate any infestation cases. The last documented bedbug filing (July 2024) reported zero affected units for the previous year. The property has had consistent paperwork demonstrating compliance with reporting requirements, including multiple bedbug and rodent inspection filings.