813 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 200-unit, 9-story building at 813 East 163rd Street in Longwood, constructed in 1985 and owned by Alex Arner, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning essential services and building systems. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with the most recent incident occurring in December 2024. The building is currently facing unresolved issues as of June 2025, including open violations related to door/window problems (Emergency category) and multiple pest-related complaints (Non-Emergency and Open categories).

The property has also demonstrated challenges with keeping up with mandatory inspections, as evidenced by a violation for failing to file the FISP Cycle 9B Technical Report by the required deadline in February 2023, and an active Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property complaint dating back to February 2025. More recent complaints have included a cooking gas issue (March 2025) where HPD was unable to complete an inspection, and indoor air quality concerns due to construction dust in October 2024. The building has a documented history of elevator-related complaints, with several referrals to the NYC Housing Authority over the years.

Bedbug reports indicate two infested dwelling units during the 2023-2024 reporting period, though there were no eradicated or re-infested units reported. The property has also faced access-related issues for inspections, with multiple complaints being closed due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's inability to gain access. While some past violations have been dismissed (such as those from 2018 and 2019 regarding FISP report filings), the recurring nature of these maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance.