760 East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 5-story, 13-unit tenement building at 760 East 169th Street in Morrisania, owned by Mark Engel, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in May 2025, there were two complaints about pest problems that could not be inspected due to access issues. The building has a concerning pattern of unaddressed maintenance issues when inspectors are unable to gain access, as demonstrated by multiple complaints between October 2024 and May 2025 involving heat/hot water, plumbing (bathtub/shower and sink), window safety, paint/plaster problems, and unsanitary conditions.

During 2024 alone, there were eight separate complaints where inspectors could not gain access to evaluate the reported problems. The building has documented rat activity in recent inspections from 2022 and 2024, following several years of passing inspections between 2010 and 2018. A 2024 Housing Maintenance Code inspection revealed an open Class C violation regarding missing heating system access notice, while several Class A violations from 2024 have been resolved, including paint requirements and plumbing repairs.

Notably, Apartment 1A (first floor) appears to have experienced multiple issues in 2024, including plumbing problems, wall paint requirements, and a documented rodent infestation that was later certified as corrected. The building's history shows consistent bedbug-free status over the past several years, with all annual reports indicating zero infested units since 2018. While there have been various maintenance issues requiring attention, many violations appear to be resolved through appropriate corrective actions, though access issues for inspections remain a recurring concern that complicates resolution verification.