424 East 162nd Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 424 East 162nd Street in Morrisania, owned by Chase Horman and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2022, with emergency complaints logged for both the entire building (January 29) and individual apartments (February 2), though tenants reported that services were restored by the time inspectors arrived.

A cluster of complaints was filed on June 20, 2022, including issues with pests, flooring, and a water leak, none of which resulted in violations after HPD inspections. The most substantial concerns were documented in violations issued to Apartment 1W in 2022, including defective fire egress, broken windows, self-closing door issues, and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - all of which were certified as corrected between June and September 2022. The building has undergone regular pest management inspections, with the most recent Bedbug Reporting (2024-2025) showing no current infestations, following two instances in 2021-2022 where single units were affected and subsequently treated.

Rodent activity has been a persistent issue, with multiple inspections between 2015 and 2022 consistently showing rat activity, though there were several instances of passed inspections suggesting some progress in pest management. Building security has been addressed through multiple violations and corrective actions, particularly in 2013-2017, regarding improper locking mechanisms on fire escape windows and building entrance doors, indicating ongoing attention to safety compliance. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022, there appears to be recent stabilization in both pest management and building violations, with no new violations or major complaints since mid-2022.