983 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 22-unit, 5-story residential building at 983 East 163rd Street in Longwood, owned by Jennifer Lau and constructed in 1912, is currently facing several significant maintenance issues as of mid-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints throughout 2025, affecting both entire building systems and individual apartments. The building is also experiencing rodent-related challenges, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 resulting in violations, following multiple baiting treatments between 2024-2025.

The property has numerous open violations from a December 2024 inspection, including concerns about hot water access in apartments 2H and 1F, a defective fire-rated self-closing door in apartment 3E, and multiple violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 5C. Additional problems were documented in 2025, including plumbing issues (with at least one heavy flow water leak reported as of June 2025) and various unsanitary conditions. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges requiring attention, with violations issued for wall paint, bathroom fixtures, and unsanitary conditions including mold.

While the property has passed some inspections, such as those for bedbug activity and certain rodent inspections, the frequency and variety of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance concerns. The building's elevator system has also been a recurring point of inspection, with violations recorded in 2024. The property appears to be actively maintained, as evidenced by numerous complaints being resolved and closed, but the persistence of certain issues, particularly regarding heat/hot water and pest control, indicates continuing challenges with building systems and maintenance.