163 West 170th Street, Bronx, NY 10452

163 West 170th Street is a 32-unit, 5-story residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by Consolato Cicciu. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple emergency service requests in 2025, including ongoing heavy water leak problems as recently as April 2025, which remains unresolved. There have been recurring heating and plumbing issues, including multiple complaints about heat/hot water problems in March 2025 and radiator issues in February 2025.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of water-related problems, with violations issued for various issues including ceiling leaks and water damage in apartment 2 (first story) identified during an August 2024 inspection. The property has also faced infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding building systems and safety features. Violation notices from 2024 indicate problems with fire doors and safety systems, including a defective self-closing fire door latch reported in October 2024.

Historical records show plumbing issues as far back as 2018, and a September 2023 inspection documented water leakage affecting a ground-floor commercial space (Big Sal Deli). While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status for several years and passed multiple rodent inspections, including most recently in January 2025, the persistent plumbing and water-related issues suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and infrastructure reliability. The most recent complaints and violations, particularly the open water leak cases, represent the most pressing current concerns affecting resident comfort and unit conditions.