125 East 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10452
The 125 East 168th Street property, a 5-story, 45-unit New Law Tenement built in 1924 and currently owned by Ramon Espinal, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Between May 13 and May 26, 2025, there were multiple HPD complaints about heat and hot water problems, with violations issued and some inspections reportedly unable to be completed.
The building has unaddressed violations from December 2024 in apartment 2G related to bathroom tiles, self-closing doors, and hot water fixtures, plus an active ECB violation (as of May 2024) regarding loose bricks and step cracks on the front facade that poses potential safety concerns. The property has documented rodent activity throughout 2023-2025, with inspections showing consistent rat presence and the application of bait systems. Recent complaints and violations in June 2025 included issues with plumbing (sinks and bathtubs), flooring, walls, and various building systems.
The Department of Buildings has issued several active violations related to external inspections and building safety systems, including a May 2024 ECB violation regarding exterior bricks and multiple violations for failing to file 2022-2023 external low-pressure inspections. Notably, the building experienced structural concerns with multiple complaints about shaking/vibrating in early 2024, and there were issues with the boiler system in May 2025. While the building has had no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods, the ongoing maintenance challenges suggest persistent habitability concerns.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 45 |
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Year built | 1924 |
Total area | 45500 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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