1768 Weeks Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1768 Weeks Avenue is a 21-unit, 5-story residential tenement building located in the Mount Hope neighborhood, owned by Mark Engel and constructed in 1916. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with multiple tenant complaints filed between November 2024 and April 2025, including an active complaint as of April 2025 that remains unresolved. Inspection records indicate that while some heat and hot water issues were temporarily resolved, others persisted despite HPD attempts to inspect the premises.

The building has also undergone significant maintenance requirements, particularly in Apartment 51 on the 5th floor, where multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented in late 2024. These violations include lead paint hazards, roach infestation, and required repairs to various surfaces including window frames and ceilings, though most have been marked as closed with some still pending resolution. A building-wide inspection in late 2024 noted issues with fire retardant materials in the public hall. The property has maintained good pest control overall, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, though there was one documented case in 2019 that was resolved.

Rodent inspections have generally passed, with most recent inspections in 2025 showing compliance, though there were two failed inspections in 2022 and 2023 that require noting. Additionally, an illegal conversion complaint from 2022 was investigated but no violations were found at that time. Recent service requests have primarily focused on heat and water issues, which appear to be an ongoing challenge for the building's systems. While other maintenance issues such as garbage storage and sanitation have arisen, these have typically been addressed promptly through HPD interventions.