1601 Chester Street, Bronx, NY 10469

The 3-unit, 3-story brick building at 1601 Chester Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Patrick Williams, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in January 2025, multiple service requests were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (pests), plumbing issues (bathtub/shower problems), and door-related concerns.

Notably, HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection in all these cases, though the complaints were eventually closed in March 2025. In September 2023, an emergency heat/hot water issue affecting an apartment was documented, along with multiple violations including a Class B violation for leaky kitchen faucets and a Class C violation concerning the building's heating system access, which was subsequently certified. The building has a recurring pattern of maintenance violations, particularly related to bedbug reporting requirements, with annual violations noted in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for failure to file the required reports, though recent filings from July 2024 indicate no reported infestations for the period between November 2022 and October 2023.

Additional violations from September 2023 included problems with the building's hot water system and faulty faucets in apartment 3. While an inspection in December 2018 regarding rodent conditions resulted in a passing grade, more recent pest-related complaints suggest ongoing concerns in this area. The building, constructed in 1990, has experienced these various maintenance challenges over its 35-year history, with the most pressing issues appearing to be concentrated in the past two years.