814 East 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

814 East 168th Street is a 3-story, 4-unit Old Law Tenement building built in 1899, currently owned by Dierdre Joseph. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints between 2022 and 2024, particularly concentrated in January 2024 when several complaints were filed from both apartments and the entire building. The building's maintenance record shows significant habitation and safety concerns, including open violations for bedbug reporting requirements since 2023, and numerous violations from 2022-2023 in Apartment 1, including problems with gas supply to the range, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and pest infestation.

The property has faced scrutiny regarding its occupancy status, with allegations of illegal conversion. Two serious violations were recorded in 2018 and 2024 related to apparent illegal Single Room Occupancy (SRO) conversions, with the 2024 violation resulting in a $12,500 penalty. Building systems and safety compliance appear problematic, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water, and several housing maintenance code violations still remaining open.

The building's condition raises significant concerns about habitability and safety standards. Recent inspections indicate ongoing issues with building systems and safety features, with multiple violations remaining open as of 2024. While some historical rodent inspections show compliance since 2018, earlier records indicate previous failures between 2015-2017, though the most recent inspections demonstrate improvement. The property has also been subject to Department of Buildings scrutiny, with records showing investigations into occupancy violations and egress concerns, with the most recent egress issue officially served as an oath violation in April 2024.