824 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10459
The 22-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 824 East 161st Street in Longwood has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to heat and water systems, over the past year. Most notably, there have been multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2024-2025, with three separate building-wide heat complaints in December 2024 and March 2025. Water-related issues have been significant, including heavy flow leaks in August 2024 and February 2025, along with a plumbing water supply complaint in February 2025 - in all three cases, violations were issued though access for inspection was often not granted.
The building has also faced safety and maintenance challenges, with violations issued in July 2024 regarding smoke detectors, unsanitary conditions related to pests (July 2024), and the need for roof repairs (September 2024) in addition to various issues in apartment 5A including defective smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, light fixtures, and pest problems. The property has accumulated two active Environmental Control Board violations as of late 2023, related to exterior maintenance issues including cracked brick below the 4th-floor window and concerns about a corroded cleanout. Recent rodent inspection results show a pattern of failures in 2023, with the most recent inspection in November 2023 failing for unspecified reasons.
While the building has a consistent record of addressing bedbug infestations promptly, with no reported cases since 2019, the ongoing maintenance issues - particularly concerning heat and water systems - suggest persistent infrastructure challenges. The building's owners were issued violations for various maintenance issues in 2022 and 2023, though specific details on compliance and resolution status are less clear. The most recent complaints indicate some difficulties with HPD inspectors gaining access to units for inspection, illustrating potential communication challenges between management and tenants regarding maintenance issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 22 |
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Year built | 1907 |
Total area | 19500 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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