188 West 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10452

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 188 West 168th Street in Highbridge, owned by Lucia Tiburcio and constructed in 2006, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. The building has faced multiple heat and hot water complaints in both 2023 and early 2024, with inspections showing limited access to apartments for proper evaluation. In early 2024, several other service requests were logged and investigated, including issues with mold, lighting, water leaks, and intercom systems, though no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints.

Currently, there are two open violations from 2024 related to building maintenance: one requiring light-colored paint on the first-story public hall ceiling and another concerning water leak repairs in the same area. The building's history includes significant regulatory scrutiny in 2020 when an illegal conversion complaint was filed regarding unauthorized modifications in the cellar area, which resulted in fines of $2,500 for work without permits and conversion from a 3-family to a 4-family residence. While the building has maintained an active Bedbug Reporting history with no recorded infestations since 2021, and has generally passed rodent inspections, there have been periods of rat activity noted in late 2024.

The property has shown efforts to address maintenance issues, with several permits issued for work, including an emergency water heater replacement in 2021. Recent rodent inspection results have varied, with some showing rat activity but most being marked as passed. The building's current condition suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with building systems, though there has been consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements.