817 East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The two-family house at 817 East 169th Street in Morrisania, owned by Dale Dudley, has experienced several notable issues over the past several years, particularly concerning building modifications and maintenance. Most recently, in late 2024, there were two complaints regarding door-related issues (one emergency and one non-emergency) that prompted HPD inspections, though the inspections could not be completed. The building has been under scrutiny for possible illegal conversions, with three complaints logged between November and December 2024, resulting in a partial vacate order being served, though one inspection found no violations.

Two related ECB violations from December 2024 remain particularly concerning: one for unauthorized gas line installations and another for misrepresented bedroom configuration, specifically noting unauthorized construction of a Class 'A' apartment with kitchen facilities. Looking back at the building's history, there was a period of unsanitary conditions reported in February 2019 involving mold and wall issues, though inspections found no violations. The property has maintained a good track record in terms of pest control, passing multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2022.

A gas-related complaint in December 2021 was noted for inspector access issues. The building's maintenance history shows some recurring door and window issues, most recently in 2024-2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with general upkeep. While rodent inspections indicate the property generally maintains sanitary conditions, the recent violations related to unauthorized modifications and gas line installations raise questions about the building's current regulatory compliance status.