185 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The six-story, 30-unit building at 185 East 159th Street in Concourse Village, owned by Kenny Nasab, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2025. As of mid-2025, there are four active service requests related to mold, plumbing (toilet), and intercom issues that HPD attempted to inspect but were unable to complete. The building has a history of elevator service problems, with multiple complaints about single device service and no alternate service between 2020 and 2025, though recent inspections show varying outcomes from "No Violation Warranted" to "Oath Violation Served." Between late 2024 and early 2025, serious inspection findings emerged from Apartment 4A, including issues with missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a defective intercom system, and visible mold in the bathroom. The building has also shown recurring rodent activity, with eight rodent inspections between March 2024 and May 2025 consistently indicating rat presence, though there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past six reporting periods.

The property has had several emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention, including issues with heat/hot water for the entire building in March 2025, water supply problems in March 2025, and various plumbing and appliance concerns. While some complaints from 2025-2023 have been resolved, there are multiple open violations from late 2024 related to pest infestations, intercom systems, and safety equipment. The building's environmental control board violations from 2024-2022 primarily focused on elevator safety and maintenance issues, with fines totaling $4,074 for various infractions. Structural concerns were noted in 2022 regarding exterior walls and facades, including cracked masonry and damaged mortar joints.

The property has undergone periodic inspections for code compliance and found various violations over the years, including a failure to maintain proper door lock monitoring systems and issues with facade maintenance, though many of these violations have been subsequently dismissed or resolved. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of recurring issues with basic services and safety systems, particularly during 2024-2025, while also showing some improvements in compliance with safety regulations. The persistent rodent activity, elevator service problems, and recurring moisture-related issues such as mold and plumbing concerns suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and infrastructure. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years, the frequency of various maintenance complaints indicates potential challenges with maintaining basic building systems and addressing resident concerns promptly.