371 East 165th Street, Bronx, NY 10456
371 East 165th Street is a 5-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1909, currently owned by Samuel Farber. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple housing maintenance code complaints filed in 2025. These include issues with flooring and stairs, ceiling paint/ plaster, and a notable mold issue that was classified as an emergency.
The building has also been grappling with ongoing pest problems, as evidenced by multiple pest-related complaints and violations throughout 2025. Additional maintenance concerns have emerged, including issues with garbage/recycling storage, plumbing problems in bathrooms, and a heat/hot water complaint that was recorded as an emergency. Earlier records from 2024 show several safety-related violations, including the need for window guard repairs, smoke detector installation, and carbon monoxide detector replacement in Apartment 12.
The building has also faced structural concerns, with two vibrating/struct stability complaints recorded in 2018 and 2025, though no violations were warranted in the 2018 inspection, while the 2025 complaint resulted in an Oath violation. The property has maintained a consistent record of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025 showing rat activity, though bait has been applied regularly. Bedbug reports have been filed for the building from 2021 to 2024, with the most recent three reporting periods (2022-2024) showing no infestations, while the 2021 report noted one unit affected. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems and pest control, though some violations have been resolved through proper certification.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 21 |
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Year built | 1909 |
Total area | 23134 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1039 Clay Ave, New York, NY 10456
- 371 East 165th St, New York, NY 10456
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