883 East 165th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The five-story, 38-unit tenement building at 883 East 165th Street in Longwood, owned by Michael Padernacht, has experienced significant heating and maintenance issues in recent months. From March to May 2025, there were multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints, affecting the entire building, with at least ten separate incidents reported. These issues coincide with more recent complaints in May 2025 regarding paint and plaster problems in both walls and ceilings, though these were inspected and found not to violate any codes.

The building has also faced recurring structural concerns, including two "building shaking/vibrating" complaints in 2023 and 2025, though these were either dismissed or resulted in partial vacate orders. A 2024 inspection revealed issues in apartment 5D, including inadequate hot water supply and reported mice infestation, while earlier inspections noted problems with self-closing doors and roof access security. The building's recent history shows compliance improvements in certain areas, particularly regarding rodent control, with a passed inspection in April 2025 following a failed inspection in February 2025.

Environmental Control Board records from April 2023 indicate disrepair in apartment 3, noting loose flooring, wall cracks, and water damage. The property has active violations related to energy reporting requirements, including failure to display energy efficiency scores as of December 2023 and failure to file benchmarking reports. However, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2021 to 2024 shows no infestation cases, and routine inspections for various building systems and maintenance requirements have generally resulted in compliance. The frequency of heat and hot water issues, along with the structural concerns, represent the most significant ongoing challenges for the building as of mid-2025.