1651 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10461

The 24-unit residential building at 1651 Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park, owned by Jonathan Bakhash, has demonstrated ongoing maintenance challenges since its construction in 1963. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heating and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints reported throughout 2024 and continuing into 2025. The building has also faced sanitation challenges, evidenced by two unsanitary condition complaints regarding garbage/recycling storage in 2025, though HPD found no housing law violations upon inspection.

Recent months have seen significant activity regarding building systems, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints about the boiler and plumbing work showing "Defective/Inoperative/No Permit" issues from January through June 2025, though inspections often resulted in "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" findings. Furthermore, the building has experienced ventilation system problems, excessive summer heat, plumbing issues, and various maintenance violations, particularly affecting apartments 2D and 3H. The property's maintenance history reveals persistent issues with window treatments, door security, and rodent control, though recent rodent inspections have shown compliance with requirements.

While there were some bedbug incidents noted between 2019-2021, recent filings from 2022-2024 show zero infestation counts. The building has received several environmental violations related to fire safety and maintenance, including issues with self-closing doors and window systems, particularly in apartment 3H identified during a May 2023 inspection. Records indicate that while some maintenance issues are addressed promptly, others persist or require multiple complaint filings before resolution. The property's permit history shows regular issuance of work permits between 2019 and 2023, suggesting ongoing efforts to maintain and improve building systems.