861 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

This three-story, three-unit building located at 861 East 164th Street in the Longwood neighborhood, owned by Louis Sferrazza, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in April 2024, multiple violations were documented regarding window safety, with specific violations issued for broken or missing window guards in Apartment 1, which were subsequently certified as addressed by April 25, 2024.

The building has shown recent deterioration in various areas, including mold issues, problems with flooring and stairs, and deficiencies in paint/plaster work affecting ceilings and walls, though inspections found no violations for these complaints. A significant structural concern was raised in April 2024 regarding the front masonry facade, with documented defects including a step crack above the second-floor window and spalling keystones, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. The property has maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with annual reports consistently showing zero infestations from 2019 through 2025, and rodent inspections from 2010 to 2019 consistently passed.

In March 2023, an annual bedbug report requirement resulted in a violation, though this appears to have been resolved. The building's recent history demonstrates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding safety features like window guards and general building upkeep, though it has successfully managed pest control issues. The most recent 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints from 2024 indicate multiple areas needing attention, though most of these were closed without violations being issued.