163 West 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10452

163 West 161st Street is a 4-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 2003 and currently owned by Nicholas Padilla, located in the Highbridge neighborhood. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat/hot water systems and safety equipment, particularly evident in early 2025 with multiple HPD complaints related to these concerns. Between January and March 2025, there have been several complaints and violations regarding heating systems, cooking gas, and safety device access issues.

Notably, HPD inspections in December 2024 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 1, including non-functional carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, inadequate heating systems, and problems with the gas supply to kitchen fixtures, along with infestation issues. While the building has passed regular rodent inspections since 2019, indicating generally good pest control, the most recent housing maintenance code violations remain marked as open as of December 2024, suggesting unresolved maintenance issues. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, with multiple complaints in 2025 where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to complete their evaluations.

Specific concerns emerged in late 2024 regarding mold, appliance dysfunction, and safety equipment deficiencies. These maintenance challenges are compounded by recent complaints about heating systems and cooking gas in early 2025 that were either closed without resolution or required new complaints to be filed for proper inspection. The property has maintained passing rodent inspections consistently from 2019 to 2025, demonstrating effective pest management in this regard. However, the open violations from late 2024 regarding safety systems, heating, and pest control in Apartment 1 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.