866 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 866 East 164th Street in Longwood, owned by Shloimy Dak and constructed in 1910, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being the boiler problems and persistent heating/hot water outages. In 2023, the building received a violation for an inoperative Peerless hydronic boiler, with an active penalty of $625 as of December 2023. The property has faced recurrent heating system failures, with multiple emergency complaints about lack of heat and hot water documented in early 2025 and throughout 2024.

The building has documented rodent activity, with bait applications continuing in 2025 and inspections showing rat activity as recently as May 2025. Several significant maintenance issues have been recorded, particularly affecting apartment 2R, which currently has open violations regarding water leaks, lighting, and ceiling conditions. The building has experienced multiple infrastructure problems, including electrical issues (with documented power outages and lighting failures), water leaks, and various unsanitary conditions.

In 2025 alone, there were complaints about human waste and unsanitary animal presence on the property. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, with multiple service requests related to heat/hot water issues, electrical problems, and water leaks since 2024. While some issues have been resolved, as evidenced by closed complaints, the persistence of certain violations and the need for follow-up inspections suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.