918 East 165th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

918 East 165th Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building in Longwood, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by Lingling Zhang. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in early 2025, including multiple emergency complaints for mold, water leaks with heavy flow, and issues with the electric/gas range. The building has multiple open violations as of October 2024, particularly affecting Apartment 1, including problems with water supply, gas connections, plaster surfaces, and an infestation of mice.

Structural concerns have also been documented, with the Department of Buildings issuing an environmental control board violation in December 2023 regarding minor separation of exterior brickwork and a hole in the front cornice on the right side of the building, carrying a penalty of $500. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of repairs needed across various systems, including plumbing, pest control, and ceiling maintenance, with many complaints resulting in violations that require owner remediation. Notable complaints from 2023-2025 include issues with flooring, shower fixtures, and multiple instances of unsanitary conditions.

The property has undergone bedbug inspections between 2020-2022, with no current infestations reported but four units requiring eradication work. Additionally, while past rodent inspections from 2010-2017 showed compliance and passing results, more recent pest control issues have emerged. The building's recent history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple open violations and the need for continued attention to various systems affecting resident comfort and safety.