612 East 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

612 East 168th Street is a 4-story, 9-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Joseph Soleimani. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly during the winter months of late 2024 when multiple heating and hot water issues were reported throughout December. Between December 1-21, 2024, there were nine separate complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with several marked as emergencies.

While some of these complaints were investigated and resulted in violations, others remained unresolved due to inspection access issues. During this period, there were also water supply and plumbing complaints, including a slow leak complaint filed in December 2024 that was closed without inspection due to access issues. The building's December 2024 violations included multiple safety concerns in Apartment 1B, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as rodent infestations (mice and roaches).

Additional violations were documented in Apartments 1A and 2A regarding inadequate heating. The building's heating system access has been a recurring issue, with violations noted for locked doors to the boiler room. Despite these recent challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status over the past six years (2019-2024) and has successfully passed several rodent inspections, including most recently in August 2024. The property has a history of rat activity from 2017-2018, but recent inspections have shown improvement in pest control measures.