616 East 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The four-story, two-family house at 616 East 168th Street in Morrisania, owned by Berta Gadelov and built in 1915, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past decade, with the most recent concerns arising in early 2024. Currently, there are two open investigations from 2024 - one regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues and another concerning pest infestations, both of which HPD was unable to inspect.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, particularly notable in February 2019 when violations were issued for inadequate hot water throughout the building. Other maintenance issues have included electrical problems with outlets and switches, door and window frame concerns, and a water leak problem reported in 2020. The building's rodent inspection history shows a pattern of rat activity between 2015 and 2019, with several inspections resulting in the application of bait and reports of rat activity, though more recent inspections in 2018 and 2022 passed without major findings.

Currently, there is one open violation regarding inadequate lighting in the second-floor public hallway as of May 2024, while a specific hot water violation from February 2019 remains open for Apartment 1. The property has maintained regular communication with housing authorities, though many recent complaints have been filed multiple times due to HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. While the building's age and history show typical urban maintenance challenges, the frequency of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance oversight issues.