166 East 205th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 31-unit, 6-story building at 166 East 205th Street in Norwood, owned by Luis Delacruz, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2020 that warrant attention. Most recently, in December 2024, there was a power outage affecting Apartment 4E that resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and an Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation related to delayed notification of unsafe conditions, with a $2,500 penalty. The building has a troubling history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in 2021-2022 affecting both the entire building and individual apartments.

There have been persistent rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2020 and 2023, though recent inspections in 2024 have shown compliance. The building's infrastructure also shows concerning patterns, with several violations related to the building facade, including cracked windows noted in late 2024, and outstanding electrical wiring defects as of February 2025. The property was constructed in 1939 and has undergone various maintenance challenges over the years, including unsanitary conditions such as mold reported in 2018. Notable improvements were made in late 2018 following multiple violations in Apartment 5C that included repairs to bathroom fixtures, painting requirements, and various surface repairs.

The building has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past five years. Recent violations from 2024-2025 indicate ongoing concerns with building systems, including a defective boiler citation in February 2024. While some violations have been resolved, including facade and fire safety issues, others remain active or were dismissed, suggesting inconsistent compliance with safety regulations. The property underwent a significant inspection period in 2018 that resulted in multiple apartment-specific violations being addressed.