153 Father Zeiser Place, Bronx, NY 10468

The 6-story, 152-unit building at 153 Father Zeiser Place in Kingsbridge, owned by Ignacio Castillo and constructed in 1924, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is currently an open complaint regarding heavy water leakage as of June 2025, following previous water-related problems including both slow and heavy leaks reported in early 2025 and late 2024 respectively. The building has also faced multiple appliance-related issues, with residents reporting problems with both electric/gas ranges and refrigerators in 2025.

An inspection in December 2024 confirmed heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, and various apartment violations were recorded in apartments B5 and C14 concerning flooring, plaster surfaces, and other maintenance concerns between 2023-2024. The property has a history of challenges with maintaining building systems and responding to violation notices. In late 2024, multiple violations were issued concerning improper repairs and maintenance in apartment B5, including issues with floor tiles and plaster surfaces.

While the building has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the past five years, rodent inspections show a mixed record between 2017 and 2024, with several failed inspections noting rat activity. The building's management has faced scrutiny for not properly submitting required energy efficiency reports from 2019 through 2023, though these violations have been dismissed after resolution. Recent months have seen multiple HPD inspection attempts where access was not granted, particularly for complaints regarding flooring, appliances, and water-related issues, indicating potential challenges with communication or coordination between management and tenants.