428 East 162nd Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The four-story, 10-unit old-law tenement building at 428 East 162nd Street in Morrisania, owned by Daniel Rabinowitz, has experienced recurring heating system issues throughout 2025, with multiple heat and hot water complaints being filed between February and March, including some that HPD inspectors were unable to access for verification. More recently, in June 2025, there is an open complaint regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests in June 2025 for unsanitary conditions (pests), flooring problems, wall issues, and plumbing concerns, most of which were closed by the end of June. An inspection in November 2024 revealed several safety violations in Apartment 4E, including scalding water temperatures (146°F) and missing carbon monoxide detectors, along with various hallway maintenance issues that were subsequently corrected.

The building's boiler system has been a recurring concern, with active violations from 2019-2023 related to inspection filings, and a complaint about a defective/inoperative boiler from 2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. While there have been rodent inspections conducted regularly from 2021 through 2024, the most recent inspections show bait has been applied, suggesting ongoing pest management efforts. The building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations in recent years, with reports consistently showing no affected units since 2020, though previous infestations were noted.