361 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The ten-story, 255-unit residential building at 361 East 161st Street in Morrisania, owned by Adam Weinstein and built in 2009, has experienced a series of building maintenance challenges in recent months. Most pressing are current open complaints from June 2025 regarding electrical issues (lighting and no lighting problems) and interior mold concerns. The building has also faced multiple heating and hot water issues in May 2025, including a building-wide outage that was reportedly resolved during inspection, though another complaint was closed without apartment access being granted. A pattern of pest-related issues is evident, with open complaints and violations issued for roach and mouse infestations in various apartments, particularly in December 2024's inspections of apartments 1J, 2D, 2H, and 3H.

The elevator system has been a recurring source of complaints, with multiple reports between 2023 and 2025 regarding service outages and related violations. The most recent elevator-related complaints from January and March 2025 remain active, following a pattern of issues that resulted in penalties in 2024-2025 totaling several thousand dollars. The building has also experienced various maintenance violations, including electrical problems and door issues, with some classified as "C" (critical) violations. While there were some bedbug incidents reported in previous years (2021-2022), recent filings through 2024-2025 indicate no current infestations.

Recent rodent inspections show passing results in 2024, though there were some failures noted earlier in the year. The building's management has received multiple violation notices relating to mold (December 2024), elevator service (various dates), and pest infestations, particularly during late 2024 when multiple units were cited for violations including a B-class violation for bathroom mold in apartment 2D. The property has also generated numerous 311 complaints, with the most recent batch in June 2025 involving electrical issues and mold concerns. While some violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of various maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems.