313 East 162nd Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The three-story, 10-unit building at 313 East 162nd Street in Concourse Village, owned by Yoel Shafer, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. In the summer of 2023, there were multiple unresolved complaints regarding plumbing problems (including toilets and water supply), unsanitary conditions (including sewage), and a window pane issue, all of which were closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) due to inability to gain access for inspection.

Earlier that year, the building faced various violations primarily affecting Apartment 1 and Apartment 3C, including issues with lead-based paint, electrical systems, and multiple plumbing problems. An emergency violation regarding the electrical wiring was noted in May 2023, and a $4,000 ECB violation was issued for a defective circuit breaker in Apartment 1 that remains active as of now. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a relatively stable pest control record, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past four years (2022-2025).

However, there was one instance of failed rodent inspection in September 2023, though subsequent inspections in 2024 and early 2025 passed. The property has made attempts at remediation, as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2019 and 2020 for various works. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023 indicate ongoing maintenance issues, particularly in Apartments 1 and 3C, involving repairs needed for flooring, cabinets, ventilation, electrical systems, and various other structural elements, though most have been certified as corrected.