453 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The 35-unit, 6-story tenement building at 453 East 160th Street in Melrose, owned by Melrose Cluster Lp, has experienced significant heating and maintenance challenges in recent months. Between March and May 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heat and hot water issues affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with several inspections revealing inadequate service and two violations being issued.

More recently, in May 2025, there were flooring/stairs complaints that were investigated but found not to violate housing laws. The building has also been dealing with rodent activity, with inspections in 2024 and 2023 confirming rat presence, and multiple bait applications noted in late 2022. Several open housing maintenance code violations remain unresolved from 2024, including issues with GFI outlets, plaster surfaces, floor tiles, and safety equipment in apartments 2B, 2C, and 3A.

A serious oil-related violation was issued in August 2023 regarding an oil leak and missing covers, with an associated penalty of $3,125 that remains active. The building's management has maintained a consistent record of addressing bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the past five years. While the building's age (1925) is typical for the neighborhood, the recent pattern of heating system problems and ongoing maintenance violations suggests infrastructure challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety.