315 East 167th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The six-story building at 315 East 167th Street in Concourse Village, owned by Matthew Schmelzer, has experienced recurring heating issues throughout 2023-2025, with multiple heat and hot water complaints filed through 311 and HPD. Most recently, in January 2025, there were complaints about lack of heat/hot water in individual apartments, with inspectors unable to gain access for verification. Between February 2024 and December 2024 alone, there were at least seven documented heat-related complaints, some affecting the entire building and others specific to individual apartments.

The building's first floor (Apartment 1D) underwent significant repairs in early 2023, addressing multiple violations including water leaks, defective cabinet hinges, and issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The 6th floor unit (Apartment 6C) had documented issues in 2020, including roof leaks and rodent infestation, though more recent inspections from 2023-2025 show passed results for rodent inspections. The building has an active complaint regarding elevator service as of January 2025, though historically there have been multiple elevator-related complaints that resulted in no violations.

An illegal curb cut for parking was documented in 2021, resulting in a $500 fine, and there was one documented bedbug infestation in 2020, though subsequent years show no reported infestations. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections since mid-2023, though there were failed inspections for rat activity in 2022. The most recent environmental control board violation regarding the sidewalk curb was resolved, and building permits from 2020 are on file. The building's heating system appears to be a recurring challenge, with many complaints being addressed but not fully resolved, as evidenced by the inability to gain apartment access for inspections in recent complaints.