768 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The three-story, three-unit building at 768 East 161st Street in Longwood, owned by Danielle Benn, has a mixed record of maintenance and inspections since its construction in 1925. Most recently, from early 2024 through mid-2024, the building experienced multiple complaints related to pest problems, with four separate complaints filed between February and May 2024, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspections in these cases.

Additionally, a paint/plaster issue was reported in March 2024. The building faced a series of heat and hot water complaints in January-February 2019, with four separate incidents reported during this period, and HPD again had difficulty accessing the premises for inspections in most cases. The property has consistently filed its bedbug reports showing no infestation issues, with the most recent report in May 2024 covering the period from November 2022 to October 2023 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.

The building has also maintained a passing record on rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in September 2023 showing compliance. Notably, there have been recurring bedbug report violations between 2021 and 2024, though these appear to be administrative in nature rather than indicating actual infestations. The building's overall maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding access issues for inspections, though the absence of verified pest or infestation problems in recent reports is notable.