1609 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 1609 East 172nd Street in Parkchester, owned by Ramesh Raghunandan and constructed in 1927, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with complaints in January 2024 and November 2023 indicating these as emergency concerns.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges in late 2023, including plumbing issues with bathtubs/showers and radiators, electrical concerns, and problems with the mailbox system. Multiple violations were documented in November 2023, including issues with the mailbox security and building registration signage. More serious structural and maintenance issues were noted in 2022, particularly in apartment 2R, involving problems with window functionality, bathroom tiles, roof leaks, and damaged plaster surfaces.

The building has an ongoing concern with pest management, as evidenced by multiple inspections between 2017 and 2018 showing rat activity, though the most recent inspection results are not available in the current records. More recent violations from 2023-2024 include a lack of compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements. While some complaints were resolved, including inspections of various issues in November 2023 (for paint/plaster, water leaks, and pest concerns), there remain several open violations as of 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that may impact resident comfort and safety.