221 East 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

221 East 168th Street in Concourse Village, a 6-story New Law Tenement building with 80 units, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past year. Most notably, there have been persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed between August 2024 and January 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

The building has received several Category C and B violations, including problems with the fire escape system, inadequate hot water in Apartment 6C, and building façade concerns. Particularly concerning are the active violations related to the building's exterior, including deteriorating mortar joints, damaged lintels, step cracks, and issues with the fire escape system. A Partial Vacate Order was issued in July 2024 due to hazardous conditions, and there are multiple open violations regarding water leaks, electrical outlets, plumbing issues, and bathroom fixtures in Apartment 4B.

The building has also faced challenges with rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 indicating rat activity and requiring bait applications. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past five years, and the building has consistently passed rodent inspections in recent months, the persistent heating system problems and unresolved building violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property shows a pattern of emergency service requests and violations related to building maintenance, particularly focusing on heat and hot water systems, exterior building conditions, and individual apartment issues.