270 East 162nd Street, Bronx, NY 10451

270 East 162nd Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by James Carbone. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in January 2025, when multiple plumbing-related complaints were filed and subsequently inspected by HPD, resulting in violations for issues with bathtubs/showers, sinks, and water supply systems. The building has had recurring heat and hot water problems, with complaints documented in March 2023 affecting the entire building, and previous plumbing issues including radiator problems in 2020.

Additional concerns from 2020 include electrical issues (outlets/switches), pest infestations, and various maintenance violations in apartment 2, such as defective doors, broken intercom system, and issues with floor surfaces. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with mixed results throughout 2023-2025 showing both rodent activity and successful compliance checks. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the annual Bedbug Reporting filings from 2019 through 2024.

Inspections and complaints from the Department of Buildings in 2020 related to structural concerns and building stability did not result in any violations. The building's management has shown responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by multiple closure reports indicating corrections were made, though some issues persist, such as the open violation regarding the mailbox inspection certificate from 2020. The most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 resulted in a "Failed for Other Reasons" designation, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges.