462 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The 31-unit, 5-story tenement building at 462 East 160th Street in the Melrose neighborhood, built in 1910, is currently under the ownership of Ramon Escobar and has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a cluster of heat and hot water complaints in December 2024, affecting the entire building, though these issues were reportedly corrected according to HPD follow-up verifications. The building has ongoing regulatory compliance challenges, with multiple open violations as of 2023/2024 related to external low-pressure inspection filings, and a Class C violation regarding a defective fire escape reported in June 2024.

Recent emergency maintenance issues noted in January 2025 included problems with doors, roof access, mold, pavement conditions, and broken window guards, alongside some non-emergency concerns about water leaks and pest issues. The property has demonstrated persistent concerns with pest control, particularly evident in 2024 with inspections showing rat activity in multiple months and an open violation from May 2024 regarding a mice infestation in apartment 5A. Additionally, there have been documented water-related issues, including plumbing problems and a water leak affecting the 4th-floor public hall area.

The building's safety systems have also been the subject of violations, including problems with fire-retardant materials and carbon monoxide detectors. While the bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 show no infestations in recent years, the consistent pattern of rodent activity and other maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The building's history also includes a 2019 complaint about an illegal conversion that could not be adequately investigated.