40 East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10452

40 East 169th Street is a 5-story, 40-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1926, currently owned by David Diamond. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2025, with multiple water-related complaints being the most significant concern. There were four documented water leak complaints between January and March 2025, including both slow and heavy flows, with HPD issuing violations for some of these incidents.

Other recurring issues have included problems with heating (documented in January 2025), mold, and various interior maintenance concerns such as flooring, paint, and plaster issues. The building has also faced architectural challenges, including a spalling and deteriorating brick facade noted in a September 2024 Department of Buildings violation, for which a $310 penalty was imposed. The property's violation history shows both open and closed violations, particularly in apartment 2A as of September 2022, including issues with mice and roaches, along with various maintenance problems.

Despite these challenges, the building has demonstrated some improvement in certain areas: recent rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed, and there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2020. The building's security measures have also been updated, with the removal of an illegal locking device and installation of a proper mechanical lock set in early 2023. The property owner has obtained necessary permits for work on the building in recent years, with permits issued in 2022 and 2023 for exterior work.