263 East 198th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

263 East 198th Street is a two-family, two-story residence built in 1901, currently owned by Sharif Khwaja. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in March 2025. During this period, multiple violations were documented, including unsanitary conditions related to pests, flooring issues, and plumbing problems with the bathtub/shower facilities.

Notably, there have been three separate heat and hot water complaints in recent months (March 2025 and October 2024), with emergency status indicating these are significant resident concerns. The building has also faced structural and maintenance challenges, including violations related to flooring, plumbing, and wall conditions, with some issues - such as paint/plaster problems - being difficult to access for inspection. Earlier records from December 2023 show similar patterns of maintenance concerns, including unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests, though not all inspections resulted in violations.

A recent inspection on June 4, 2025, conducted by the Department of Buildings, found no violations at that time, suggesting some conditions may have been addressed. The property has demonstrated particular vulnerability to infrastructure and maintenance issues, with overlapping complaints indicating possible systemic problems in building systems. While many of these issues have been documented as addressed through HPD inspections, the recurring nature of the complaints, particularly regarding heat/hot water and unsanitary conditions, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.