123 East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10452

At 123 East 169th Street, a 2-story, 3-unit building built in 1920 and currently owned by Bisram Shiwharan, the property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there are multiple open violations regarding safety equipment in Unit 2, including non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, along with lead paint hazards that were identified during a December 2024 inspection. The building has also faced recent electrical issues, with multiple "no lighting" complaints in 2025, though some of these inspections were not completed due to access issues. Multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, specifically mold, have been recorded throughout 2025, with violations issued in June 2025.

The property has shown consistent rodent management compliance, passing inspections from 2019 through 2025. Notably, there have been no reported incidents of bedbug infestations in the last five years (2020-2025). While previous years showed some complaints regarding building systems and maintenance (including a 2021 complaint about work without a permit and a 2020 egress issue), both were investigated and found no violations. The building has also undergone regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed.

Recent housing maintenance code violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in Unit 2, where issues including window repair needs and paint conditions have been documented. The property has maintained relatively good standing in terms of basic amenities such as heating and hot water, though there are currently some open service requests regarding these systems from 2025. The building's management has generally addressed most complaints, with many resolved through inspections, though there are notable instances (such as multiple complaints about mold and lighting issues) where access to the unit was not granted during inspections, complicating violation verification. Recent history shows a pattern of repetitive issues, particularly regarding electrical systems and unsanitary conditions, with new complaints emerging consistently throughout 2025. The property's location in the Concourse neighborhood places it within a historically diverse area of the Bronx, and while the building's age and some ongoing maintenance challenges suggest attention is required, the absence of recent bedbug issues and consistent rodent inspection compliance are positive indicators of general building maintenance.