621 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 621 East 161st Street in Longwood, constructed in 2008 and owned by 621 East 161 LLC, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues throughout 2025, particularly in June when multiple residents reported problems with heat/hot water, unsanitary conditions (pests), appliance malfunctions (refrigerator), water leaks (damp spots), and plumbing issues (toilet). None of these June complaints resulted in inspections due to lack of access, though they were subsequently documented in HPD records as closed complaints.

Earlier in 2025, similar issues were reported and addressed through inspections in May, including problems with appliances (refrigerator, electric/gas range), plumbing (toilet), water leaks (heavy flow), and unsanitary conditions (pests), though no violations were found in these cases. The building's history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, particularly related to pest infestations and water issues. In 2023, apartment 2F was documented as having both rodent and roach infestations, along with multiple maintenance violations that were eventually closed, including issues with kitchen sink cabinets, bathroom ceiling plaster, and public hall fire-retardant materials.

The property has a documented history of rat activity from 2016 through 2022, with multiple bait applications and inspections showing ongoing vermin control efforts. Notably, the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations in recent years, with all annual reports since 2019 showing zero affected units. Recent inspection records from 2024 show various violations being addressed, including door maintenance and plaster repairs, though some issues related to infestations in common areas and other maintenance concerns are noted as "Open."