859 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

Situated in Longwood, 859 East 164th Street is a three-story, converted Class A residential building constructed in 1910, currently managed by 859 E164 St-pm Llc and containing three units. The property has undergone significant scrutiny in recent years, with active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations recorded in December 2023 totaling $25,625, primarily relating to unauthorized alterations on the third floor including illegal B-units with key locks, a non-self-closing exit door presenting fire hazards, prohibited door hardware, and unpermitted partition walls converting living space into additional bedrooms. These violations remain outstanding as of July 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows regular bedbug report filings from 2021 through 2024, though all reports indicate no infested units and successful eradication in previous years, with the most recent filing covering the period from November 2022 to October 2023 showing zero infestation cases. The property has experienced recurring rodent-related issues, with the most recent Department of Health complaint in September 2020 reporting mouse sightings and subsequent violations requiring follow-up inspections. Regular rodent inspections between 2015 and 2021 show a mix of results, including some failures and periods of rat activity.

The building's compliance history reveals a pattern of violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though these violations eventually transitioned to an active status (A class) in April 2024. A separate illegal conversion complaint was filed in October 2023, resulting in an Oath violation in January 2024. The cumulative impact of these various issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding unauthorized unit conversions and pest management, though recent bedbug reporting appears to indicate improved conditions in that regard.