291 East 162nd Street, Bronx, NY 10451

291 East 162nd Street is a 5-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1911, currently owned by Mary Coleman. The property has experienced persistent heating system issues in 2025, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages throughout April and May, though some were reportedly resolved upon further investigation by HPD. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including an ongoing rodent infestation problem documented through multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025, with evidence of rat activity in September 2023 and several instances in 2024.

Significant violations and complaints from 2022-2024 indicate various maintenance issues requiring attention. These include multiple open violations from 2024 concerning Apartment 18E, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), maintenance issues with kitchen and structural elements, and problems with public areas such as dirty exterior walls and a defective entrance door. The building's boiler system has been a particular point of concern, with violations issued in 2022 related to safety hazards including exposed wiring, corroded fittings, and leaking issues that resulted in a cease-use order.

Additional structural concerns were raised regarding unauthorized occupancy of cellar space, with violations related to illegal room additions and entry door disrepair, for which penalties totaling $15,000 were imposed in 2022. The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control, with active violations remaining from 2022-2024 including one for failure to file a required inspection in 2023. While some heating complaints have been resolved, the pattern of repeated service requests suggests underlying issues may persist. The property has undergone several inspections related to rodent activity, with bait applications continuing into 2025, indicating ongoing pest management challenges.