596 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 3-story, 3-unit building at 596 East 164th Street in the Longwood neighborhood, owned by Arlene Pedraza, was constructed in 2007 and has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past decade. Most recently, in September 2023, there were complaints about both electrical outlet/switch problems (non-emergency) and heavy water leaks (emergency) that remained unresolved through June 2024. The building has an open violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report, which is also noted in earlier violations from March 2023 and 2021.

Significant incidents include a fire-related violation in Apartment 1 documented in March 2022 (Class C) and a broken window violation in Apartment 2 (Class C) from the same period. The building underwent multiple maintenance inspections in 2020-2022 revealing various issues, including electrical problems, kitchen appliance concerns, and bathroom maintenance needs, though most were eventually closed. The property has experienced recurring pest control challenges, with two separate pest-related complaints in 2021 and 2022, though a rodent inspection in September 2022 passed.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of accessibility issues for inspectors, as noted in several cases where no violations were issued due to lack of access. The most recent inspections have focused on electrical and water issues, while historical records show recurring concerns with paint/plaster work and sanitational matters. The building has demonstrated some compliance with rodent control requirements since 2018, though there were failures noted in 2016.