400 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The six-story, 19-unit building at 400 East 161st Street in Melrose, owned by Greywolf Richards, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with the elevator and intercom systems, with complaints filed in December 2023 that remained unresolved through August 2024, as inspectors were unable to gain access to the property. The building has a documented history of unauthorized work, with multiple violations related to permits and construction activities, including a 2021 violation for failure to file a Certificate of Correction and a 2020 violation for work done without proper permits involving plumbing, sprinkler, and electrical systems.

Between 2019 and 2020, there were periods of bed bug infestations affecting multiple units, though recent filings for 2022 and onward show no recurring infestations. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2015 and 2022, indicating effective pest management in this regard. The property has undergone several compliance inspections, including three Local Law Audits in late 2020 that resulted in compliance, and multiple permit issuances for various maintenance work.

A 2020 complaint regarding improper vent/exhaust installation resulted in an Oath Violation, and a 2019 plumbing work violation was initially investigated but deemed not violative at the time of inspection. Most recent building violations related to work without proper permits were resolved with penalties, including a $1,250 charge in 2021. The building's management has maintained an active record of addressing various maintenance issues, as evidenced by the multiple work permits issued between 2019 and 2020 for electrical and general maintenance work, though some of these jobs have been associated with the aforementioned violation history.