605 East 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 13-unit building at 605 East 168th Street in Morrisania, owned by Joseph Soleimani, is a 5-story New Law Tenement constructed in 1910. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 and into 2025, with multiple complaints being filed about both building-wide and apartment-specific problems. Between October 2024 and March 2025, there were at least eight documented heat/hot water complaints, including three recent incidents in March 2025.

The building also faced maintenance challenges in late 2024, with violations issued for water leaks and window frame issues in October, particularly affecting apartment 2A. This apartment has documented violations related to water leaks, mold, and plaster/paint conditions, though many were certified as corrected by December 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system problems and water-related issues, with major complaints clustered in the fall of 2024. During this period, there were also violations regarding building systems access, including a locked boiler room and a sealed fire door.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections from 2017 through 2022, there were instances of rat activity noted in 2013 and 2015. The property has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record since 2021, with no reported infestations in the past three filing periods. Two work permits were issued in 2020, though there were complaints about unpermitted work that year which resulted in inspections, all showing no violations. The building has remained mostly compliant with housing maintenance code requirements, though the recent history suggests ongoing challenges with heating and water systems that warrant monitoring.