868 Faile Street, Bronx, NY 10474

The 4-story, 20-unit tenement building at 868 Faile Street in the Hunts Point neighborhood, owned by 868 Faile LLC, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concern regarding heating systems. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint that was quickly resolved, though a similar complaint from November 2024 remains open.

The building has faced multiple heating system problems, with a notable cluster of complaints between November 2024 and February 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Other significant issues include pest infestations (most recently reported in February 2025), plumbing problems (including sink and water supply issues), and violations related to wall conditions and unsanitary conditions like mold. The property has a concerning history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent inspection in March 2025 passed.

Several housing maintenance code violations were issued and subsequently closed, particularly in Apartment 42, involving repairs needed for floor tiles and bathroom fixtures. The building also has a pattern of building system issues, including a partial stop work order in 2021 related to unauthorized plumbing work in Apartment 23, and a concerning inspection in 2019 regarding the exterior parapet wall's condition. While the building has maintained a zero-count for bedbug infestations in recent years and has passed recent rodent inspections, the recurring nature of heating system failures and various maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.