361 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10451

At 361 East 163rd Street, a 59-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement built in 1929, the most significant recent issues have been recurring problems with heating and hot water systems. In 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages in both individual apartments and the entire building, with several complaints requiring HPD intervention. The building has also experienced maintenance challenges, including a ceiling paint violation in May 2025 and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pest issues reported in March 2025.

An inspection in December 2024 revealed multiple violations in apartment 3277, including issues with plaster surfaces, smoke detector functionality, carbon monoxide detection devices, and water leaks, though some of these violations were earlier noted to be addressed or certified as corrected. The building underwent significant work in 2019, leading to several violations and compliance issues. This included problems with fire safety materials, construction work not conforming to approved plans, and inadequate housekeeping during construction. During this period, there were also issues with building access and heating systems that resulted in violations.

More recent inspections have shown improved compliance with rodent conditions, though there were failed inspections in 2023 and 2024. The building experienced a bedbug infestation in 2024, though previous reports from 2019-2023 showed no such issues. While the property has had multiple complaints requiring HPD intervention in recent months, many were resolved promptly or determined not to violate housing codes. The current owner, Martin Meyer, has maintained the building since 2019, during which time there have been periods of both persistent maintenance issues and successful resolution of various violations and complaints.