165 East 179th Street, Bronx, NY 10453

The six-story, 83-unit building at 165 East 179th Street in Mount Hope, owned by Ved Parkash, has experienced consistent maintenance issues since early 2025, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between February and April 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems, including one affecting the entire building in April 2025 that required HPD intervention. The building has also faced persistent plumbing and water supply issues, with an open non-emergency complaint still pending as of June 2025.

A water leak issue from April 2025 resulted in violations being issued. The property has a history of building safety and maintenance concerns, including several Housing Maintenance Code violations documented in December 2024, such as inadequate heat supply issues in apartments 1N and 2J, elevator maintenance violations, and various maintenance issues in basement apartment LOJ. Department of Buildings records show multiple investigations into possible illegal conversions between 2023 and 2024, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification.

There are also several active Environmental Control Board violations related to elevator system compliance, including failure to install required door lock monitoring systems and fire service requirements, with significant penalties currently outstanding. The building's rodent control history shows mixed results, with some inspections passing and others noting rat activity or failure for various reasons, particularly in 2022 and 2024. On a more positive note, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in recent annual filings, from 2020 through 2024.