822 East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

This two-story, three-unit building at 822 East 169th Street in Morrisania, owned by Jamal Dudley and constructed in 1901, has experienced several concerning issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been repeated problems with basic services, including two heat and hot water incidents in February 2024, and multiple plumbing and water supply emergencies in May 2025. The building's safety systems have also been a persistent concern, with multiple emergency calls regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in 2024-2025, and outstanding Class A violations related to bedbug reporting requirements as of April 2024.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, including unsanitary conditions involving pests (most recently reported in 2025), various structural deficiencies (doors, windows, and flooring), and multiple violations related to water supply problems. Between 2019 and 2024, there were several Department of Buildings investigations into possible illegal conversion activities, with inspectors frequently reporting inability to access the premises for inspection. The building has also faced challenges with electrical safety, particularly in the basement, where multiple violations were issued regarding exposed wiring conditions throughout 2024. While some violations have been closed, there are still significant penalties on record from 2019-2021 related to occupancy and certification issues, totaling $43,750.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, with numerous 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations. Most recently, the property has had multiple emergency safety equipment failures requiring immediate attention, suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response times. The pest control history indicates a significant rat activity problem in recent years, though there was one passed inspection in 2022. The bedbug reporting from 2021-2020 indicated no infestations during that period, though this follows a pattern of infestation responses from previous years.