785 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 2-family house at 785 East 163rd Street in Longwood, owned by Abrahim Kassim, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2020. The most concerning problems occurred between February and March 2020, when there were multiple electrical issues including four documented power outages, no lighting incidents, and problems with the electric/gas range, all of which resulted in Housing Maintenance Code violations. These electrical problems seem to have persisted with an open violation for inadequate electric service to fixtures in both Apartments 2 and 2NDFLO.

In addition, there were notable plumbing and bathroom issues during this period, including radiator problems, water leaks, and visible mold conditions in the bathrooms of both apartments. More recent concerns include a water leak complaint from September 2022 that HPD could not inspect, and two food establishment complaints in 2022-2023 relating to spoiled food and improper food handling, though these were ultimately administratively closed. The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2010 to 2022.

While a permit for electrical work was issued in January 2021, there is no record of its current status or completion. The property has a history of non-compliance with ECB orders between 2018-2019, with multiple violations issued for failure to comply with orders and file certificates of correction, resulting in several penalties, though records indicate these violations were ultimately resolved. The building's maintenance history shows recurrent issues with multiple systems, particularly electrical, plumbing, and bathroom facilities, though recent complaint activity has decreased.