316 East 162nd Street, Bronx, NY 10451

316 East 162nd Street is a 10-story, 86-unit residential building constructed in 2015, currently managed by owner Jose Cotto. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints throughout 2024-2025, notably affecting the entire building. Most recently, there have been complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests.

The building has faced ongoing elevator maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints reported between 2022-2025, including active complaints as of 2024-2025, and associated Environmental Control Board violations with penalties totaling $3,750.00. The property has had several maintenance violations requiring attention, particularly in Apartment 902, including issues with self-closing doors, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, electrical wiring, and pest infestations, all of which have been documented and marked as closed. Although there were concerns about pest infestations in various units (including Apartments 204 and 210), recent rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2023, suggesting improved pest management. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no recorded infestations in the past two reporting periods (2024-2025 and 2023-2024).

Additionally, there have been multiple violations related to energy efficiency reporting and benchmarking requirements, though many of these have been dismissed upon proper filing. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with building systems and periodic issues with pest management, though recent inspections show some improvements in pest control. The property has generally demonstrated compliance with rodent control requirements and bedbug reporting, while also addressing various safety violations such as defective safety devices and door mechanisms in Apartment 902. The active elevator complaints and Environmental Control Board violations suggest persistent concerns with this critical building infrastructure.