1601 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 1601 East 172nd Street in Parkchester, owned by Rani Dishi and built in 1927, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2023, multiple violations were recorded against the property, including an illegal conversion from a four-family to a five-family dwelling. This alleged conversion included unauthorized full-height partition walls, a newly created Class 'A' apartment in the cellar with kitchen and bathroom facilities, and improper drainage system modifications that caused water runoff onto public sidewalks.

These violations incurred substantial penalties totaling $10,000. The building has a documented history of rodent infestations, with rat sightings reported in 2019, 2020, and 2022, despite multiple remediation efforts including bait applications. An electrical power outage occurred in May 2022, though no violations were found following HPD's inspection. The property has been subject to regular bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings (2023-2025) showing no infested units.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with compliance and reporting requirements, particularly regarding bedbug reporting for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, though these violations have since been resolved. The building's recent history (2023-present) shows improved bedbug management with no reported infestations, but persistent concerns about unauthorized modifications and rodent activity. The property owner has faced enforcement actions for various violations, including a partial vacate order in September 2023 related to the unauthorized conversion, though some construction-related complaints were found to have no violations warranting action. Regular rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent inspections (2021-2023) indicating no active infestations.